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Lions of Timbavati
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Credits: Smlani Bushcamp
The two Mbiri males taking a breather from relentless territory patrolling, it is amazing how much stability these two males have brought to the area, long may they reign as kings of the Timbavati.  *This image is copyright of its original author
It doesnt get much closer than this... catching up with one of the Machaton males. Credit: Sausagetree safari camp.
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Warriors of Umlani. Mbiris and Black Dam. Images by Greg McCall-Peat, November 2, 2018
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Zigzag scar Mbiri. It is said that the big boy takes after Slit Nose Matimba. Not sure about that, but he continues to impress. Image by Maria Benaki, November 2, 2018.
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An early morning drink for one of the Mbiri males. Image by Luke Street at Tanda Tula, November 2, 2018
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Big maned Mbiri acquires new coalition partner. Images by Ryno Vosloo (November 3) and Luke Street (October 27) at Tanda Tula.
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Elephants scare Mbiri boys out of their slumber. Video by Ryno Vosloo, November 3, 2018
Credits to Kapama private game reserve
Kapama’s One-Eyed King Story and photos by Ben Scheepers Buffalo camp Posted on Nov 2, 2018 | After a few days on safari, we had some good sighting of animals, with all of the Big 5 ticked off. The only animal that my guests still wanted to see was a male lion, to finish-off their successful trip to Kapama. On their last afternoon drive, we were searching high and low to get a glimpse of the King. Everywhere we went, it seemed we just had no luck. We passed a waterhole with a terrific sighting of a large herd of Buffalos wallowing in the mud having a great time. We spend some time watching the Buffalo as they submerged themselves in the thick mud. This acts as a cooling mechanism. After a wallow, Buffalo and other animals with sparse hair and sweat glands will rub against a tree to try and get rid of ticks. The sun was slowing making its way down, which signalled the perfect time for a good sundowner break. As we made our way to our stop, we bumped into another herd of buffalos around the corner. It was a good contrast for my guests, as they could study their behaviour in water and mud as well as walking through the bush. Just then, one of my guest at the back asked “what was that!” Not sure what he has seen, I reversed to get a better look. Suddenly a female lion walked out of the long grass, only to be followed by…. a Big Male Lion! What a success! I could feel the excitement from my guests radiate all the way to my tracker sitting on his tracker seat in the front. Just as we spotted the Lions, so did the herd of Buffalo. They all grouped up and starting to run straight towards the lions, trying to chase them off, because the buffalos had a few young caves amongst the herd. The Lions suddenly bolted trying to get away from this massive herd of Buffalo right on their tales.  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author
The Mapoza male was on honeymoon with one of the Avoca females and they gave our guests quite a show.
Video by Ranger Rix at Makanyi Lodge, November 6, 2018
Hi @jordi6927 yes one of them. Speaking of Avocas, here is one of the two young Avoca males that were recently kicked out of the pride. He has the characteristic Avoca eyes. Image by Massimo Da Silva at Makanyi Lodge. November 6, 2018.
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(11-08-2018, 07:11 AM)Herekitty Wrote: Hi @jordi6927 I recall reading where @Tshokwane stated that this is the case, it would be good if he could chime in. The Avoca fb page states that they are both from the Avoca pride, and fathered by the Avoca/Giraffe males, which is somewhat confusing. Speaking of Avocas, here is one of the two Timbavati young Avoca males that were recently kicked out of the Avoca pride. He has the characteristic Avoca eyes. Image by Massimo Da Silva at Makanyi Lodge. November 6, 2018.Is he the sibling of the north and south avoca makes in Sabi?
It seems that all of the Avocas have really good genes ... and these younger boys display that ... they look great!
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