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Lions of Manyeleti

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(12-05-2020, 01:55 AM)TinoArmando Wrote:
(12-05-2020, 01:35 AM)Matimbalani Wrote:
(12-04-2020, 10:51 PM)Mistry109 Wrote: Worst news after losing lolparpit, styx and now our beloved jr. 

I have not seen the on beat episode yet, but heard the news from a friend of mine in Manyeleti. I really tried hard to get them to help him as it may have been Anthrax and not a snake bite. I was actually told this by another ranger and was shown pictures to compare symptoms. 

He was 8 years old.... in his prime. He was voted best looking male lion in Manyeleti. He was indeed an incredible male lion. 

I remember him as a cub and then as a young sub adult following his fathers around. He was a big boy! 

He has 5 remaining cubs in the koppies pride, sons and daughters in the Skorro breakaway pride and 4 Mbiri females are pregnant.

Unfortunately, the success of the Orpen coalition rested on Junior's shoulders as Buddy is not in the best condition.

The future belongs to the 4 young Mbiri males. 

If Buddy can form a bond with Red Rd, maybe he has a chance. They both need a partner now. But that is wishful thinking. 

R.I.P to Junior Nkuhuma/Orpen/Matimba

You are survived by your Father/Uncle Hairy Belly, Your Sister/littermate Purple Eye and your offspring. 

Rest now big man, your patrol is over.
Sad news. I was hoping he would make it through.

Years ago I read a book about the Pygmies and a line stuck with me: "If the darkness is, and the darkness is from the forest, then the darkness must be good!"

I hope his cubs and partner make it.

Let's hope! The cubs and Buddy has a tough way to go from now and onwards. Definitely,And without any doubt,The death of Junior had a big impact in the lion dynamics in the Northern Manyeleti

That is yet to be seen. Demise of Orpen males can for sure cause a lot of changes around, but does not have to. We will see which male lions will try now to put a claim on Mbiri pride.
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( This post was last modified: 12-05-2020, 02:42 AM by Tr1x24 )

Just seen the news.. 

I feared of this as soon as i seen those pictures few days ago..

Who would have taught that Buddy will outlived Junior just a week ago?? No one.. 

I dont feel so sad about lions who pass away after 10 yrs old/their prime, because they give it all they already could.. 

But Junior was in his absolute prime 8.5/almost 9 yrs old and he had an future with Mbiri pride.. 

Junior ( just over 3 yrs old) and Ginger, early 2015, he was already bigger then Ginger, what a beast:






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RIP most legendary son of Matimba males, Nkuhuma Junior..
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The Koppies Pride were three strong at the start of 2020, with seven cubs on the way, and two healthy males over their territory— now the Koppies “pride” is gone, who know where the lone female is, Junior is dead, and Buddy is riddled with TB. A whole family tree has been wiped out... just unbelievable. 


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(12-02-2020, 10:35 PM)Potato Wrote: Does anyone know how big Imbali pride is? Talamati pride is a big pride and rather will not take lightly roaring of other pride in their territory.

15 members of all ages.
They're a force to be reckoned with.
The Imbali male and Imbali pride were on Buffelshoek boundary lately.
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Young Junior in a tree with his little sisters/cousins. April 2013. 
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Junior with Purple-Eyed Lioness and their sister in February 2013 - 
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The Koppies lioness lioness, Her was with another adult female and two subadults.
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Junior Matimba of the Orpen male coalition stops at the edge of a clearing before following the rest of his pride further east and back into Kruger National Park.
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The Red road male scent marking the bushes on a early morning territorial patrol
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The Red Road Male Returns | On the Beat in the Manyeleti # 136
A real treat for Male Lion lovers. Dark mane Avoca, the young Mbiri Males and the Red Road male RETURNS!
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(12-07-2020, 10:24 PM)TinoArmando Wrote: The Red Road Male Returns | On the Beat in the Manyeleti # 136
A real treat for Male Lion lovers. Dark mane Avoca, the young Mbiri Males and the Red Road male RETURNS!

Holy how big is RRM??

He said that he is bigger then Orpen males, who are not small males.. 

And then he said after he found DM Avoca, that RRM is definitely bigger then him, bigger body and head size,and DM has massive head and body himself.. 

RRM must be one of the biggest males in Kruger...

Also no word of Buddy, im affraid he wont last long alone, especially without a pride..
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Red Road looks great! He’s not even in his prime, so it’s not surprising he’s getting better looking every day. I always feel like 7-8 years old is when males look their best (best mane, size, etc). Also he’s one of those lions that always looks... I’m not sure what word to use....thick? He reminds me of a Mfumo or Caesar Notch. That same body type. 


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(Mfumo always with a big belly lol) 

The Mbiri/Nharu males too... so impressive. Makes me a bit sad for their half brothers Tumbelas. They don’t even look half as developed as these guys.
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Who sired the RRM?
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(12-08-2020, 02:37 AM)Hairy tummy Wrote: Who sired the RRM?

Its not certaint, for long is believed that he is sired by Avoca/Giraffes, but new evidence shows us that he is more likely to be sired by Scorro Thanda Impi male.
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From my understanding the old avoca/giraffe males were huge chunky lions so maybe they sired him,after Hearing today about how large he is. Scorro wasn't to big was he?
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