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Coalitions of Kruger National Park
Coalitions of Kruger National Park
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Coalitions of Kruger National Park
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I didn't know exactly where to put this so I figured he was a good spot..
On Kruger "The Greater Kruger National Park has a fence around it. The Greater Kruger National Park consists of the Kruger National Park as well as some private reserves (Klaserie, Balule, Sabi Sand, Timbavati etc). There are no fences between these private reserves and the Kruger National Park, so the animals are free to roam between National Park and private reserves, however as I said, the GREATER KNP has a fence around it, and as the private reserves are situated around the edges of the National Park, there are indeed fences along some of the private reserves, thereby separating the Greater KNP from the human settlements. So, the fences that some people have seen while on safari at the private reserves, are fences that keep the wildlife from moving into human settlements (and also from keeping the humans out of the wildlife regions). They are not fences that keep the animals from moving to the KNP as those boundaries are unfenced. Hope this helps!" "Unfortunately, there is less and less of 'wild untouched' Africa remaining....meaning that as the human population has grown there continues to be pressure around undeveloped wild spaces. Kruger National Park and the private reserves which surround it occupy more than 20,000 km2. The size of some countries. However, the human settlements adjacent to the park and particularly on the western side hold considerable populations. Without fences human/animal conflict, poaching and destruction of vegetation by grazing domestic stock, firewood collection etc would inflict serious destruction on this beautiful, wild and varied ecosystem. Many parks in other southern African countries like Etosha in Namibia, Chobe National Park in Botswana are partly fenced in some areas of their boundary to prevent the sort of issues mentioned above. This does not mean they are 'zoo like'. Animals in the south of Kruger are more used to cars than the more northern areas and no you cannot go off road - thankfully - or you would see untold damage and disturbance! In the Mara/Serengeti the animals there have shown habituation to the presence of vehicles; cheetahs on top of vehicles, lions lying in the shadow of a vehicle etc. In the larger scheme of things the wildlife in Kruger or Chobe or Etosha or the Mara is just as wild and free as anywhere else but you can certainly find parks which have less tourism infrastructure in them if that is what you are after. We shouldn't ever kid ourselves though, that all wildlife in Africa is not up against incredible pressure in the human push for land, gas, water, timber and wildlife 'products'. Visible fences or indeed no fences are no true indicator or guarantee of the 'freedom' or 'wildness' of the wildlife'." The difference between Kruger and Tanzania "One thing you need to consider is that Kruger is a completely different set of ecosystems to East Africa. The Mara Serengeti ecosystem is largely Savanna dominated. This means huge grassy plains with fewer trees, interspersed with rivers and riverine vegetation. In Kruger there is some drier plains areas to the centre and north while in the south it is much more dominated by higher rainfall, much more water run off creating rivers and streams which support denser and greatly varied vegetation. It has a beauty and complexity all its' own. Many people have a romantic vision of endless grassy vistas with thousands of plains grazers a la 'Out of Africa' - East Africa. Well Africa is the sum of all its' parts and these areas are but two different examples. The Kalahari, the Okavango Delta, Etosha Pan, the Zambezi escarpment.....they are all unique and incredible.....but therefore not comparable one to the other in my view. If your safari vision is the East Africa 'version' then go for that, but do consider returning to some other areas of this amazing continent,including Kruger, because you will not be disappointed." 
One of the Jock males, credits to Discoverkruger, October Sightings.
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Jock male.
From Latest Sightings - Kruger: 08:05 Male lion OTM in riverbed moving east H4-1, 1km W of L Sabie. Vis 4/5 Tinged By Jean for DiscoverKruger Safaris  *This image is copyright of its original author
From Kruger pride Safaris
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Shishangeni males
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Jock male.
Photo and information credits: Nombekana Safaris and Wildlife Photography The lion is an animal that has always been associated with strength and courage. It is one of the most if not the most revered animals in the world. An incredible feeling when you meet up with the beast. This image was taken at the Kruger National Park on the H4-1. This is one male from the jock males coalition.  *This image is copyright of its original author
Battle at Kruger: Lions vs Buffalo
Credits to:marlon du toit wild-eye,kruger_park,photo safari Few animals have captured my attention in the way that male lions have. Many people across the world feel similar, but I do believe that the more time spent in their company, the more special that bond & connection. I have spent many, many hours in the company of the King of Beasts and believe me when I say, that bond is tight! Lebombo coalition  *This image is copyright of its original author They were not wasting anytime and were clearly set in a direction. They would stop every so often to scent-mark some of the shrubs they were passing by. This is territorial behaviour and ensures any other rogue males passing through will know that this territory is well occupied. As individuals these two were already very intimidating in appearance, but when seen walking together they made for a fearsome sight. They were part of a coalition of 4 male lions, but were had no idea of the other two’s whereabouts. We did not mind too much as these two males were more than enough for us.Then, all of a sudden the males stopped dead in their tracks and stared deep into the Lebombo Mountains to the east of us. We too thought we had heard the sound of buffalo, and were sure that this was what the male lions picked up on. They were incredible focused and just kept looking east. These lions were very keen on something up ahead, and we were soon to find out exactly what they had heard.  *This image is copyright of its original author In an incredibly powerful and tactful move, the male jumped up onto the side of the buffalo. He used his powerful front paws to pull, and used his back legs to kick the hind legs out from underneath the buffalo. Assisted by his brother, the buffalo immediately went back down to the ground.  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author He too was unassisted by his brother. It was not needed. The strength of a single male lion was clearly obvious. I remember watching these last moments, absolutely jaw-dropped!  *This image is copyright of its original author The big black-maned male lion quickly moved onto the throat of the buffalo, and ended the struggle within minutes.  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author To some, it’s never easy to accept what happens in nature. Yes, death is never a nice facet of life. It’s permanent, it’s final.  *This image is copyright of its original author For these two animals – lion & buffalo – it’s a daily event. It’s something they are constantly aware of. The one tries as best to avoid it whilst the other is constantly on the lookout for opportunity to deliver the final blow. Not for hatred, vengeance or sport, but for survival, for food.Sometimes lions pay the ultimate price, injured beyond repair by the horn of an angry heavy buffalo.  *This image is copyright of its original author Not today though. Today, we played witness to the incredible talent that a male lion was blessed with. That of power, strength and a heart filled with fire. have a look at the video below http://www.wild-eye.co.za/battle-kruger-...s-buffalo/
One of the Jock males 2 km from Lower Sabie...........
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Jock males.
From Latest Sightings - Kruger: 04:53 2 male Lions on the move. H4-1, 5.2km West of lower Sabie. Vis 5/5 Tinged by Bat&Mel  *This image is copyright of its original author
Photo and information credits: Renata Ewald Wildlife and Nature Photography
"The pale male of the Ngotso Coalition..what a stunning male lion!"  *This image is copyright of its original author
Credits to Bernhard Bekker.
Male lion looking for his coalition members roars very loud in the camera, amazing moments and very unexpected, seen on the Sabir River close to Skukuza Camp in Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa.
@"Majingilane"
Beautiful male. Possible one of the Mhangeni/Talamati/Sparta males?
White male lion from Shishangaan pride.
From Singita: This sighting left us gasping in awe. A white lion appeared whilst we we were watching a pride of lions feeding on a hippo carcass in the water. The sighting of a white lion is extremely rare and definitley a rewarding experience. (Ross Couper, Field Guide @ Singita Kruger National Park)  *This image is copyright of its original author
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