Coalitions of Kruger National Park

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Singita KNP update

• During this month 64 sightings of lions were recorded on the Nwanetsi Concession.
• A single Kumana male was seen on six occasions around the lodges. It is presumed that he is the sole survivor of the Kumana Coalition.
• The Shishangaan Pride and five cubs were seen on nine occasions close to the lodge. All the cubs seem healthy, but with the Kumana Coalition deteriorating it is uncertain if all of the cubs will reach adulthood, as young cubs are often killed during a pride take-over, and with the fathers not being around to protect their offspring, the future of the Shishangaan Pride is uncertain.
• The Shishangaan Males were seen on 17 occasions, and as usual the male with the injured hip was spending most of his time by himself or in the presence of the Mountain Pride. The younger brothers were found feeding on a buffalo that had died of natural causes, and with extremely full bellies they seemed very content for several days.
• The Mountain Pride and their two younger cubs are still doing well.
  

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