Lions of Sabi Sands

[Tshokwane]

After the attack of the Matimba males, the Styx males run away and it took some days for them to be seen again.
First, the bigger male was seen feeding on a buffalo and yesterday on a waterbuck he killed alone.

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After several days without news about him, the dominant male of the coalition was seen, apparently he has some "serious injuries".

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They seem to be 10 km apart from each other, but of course it will take time before they dare to enter Matimba territory again, especially after this beating.
It's a good sign that the male with the black mane is still alive, but still I'm a bit weary. He will need to feed and of course can't hunt if he's injured. So unless he can scavenge some food of other predators, he will need to find his brother in order to be safe.
Let's hope they can be together soon.
Edit: He was seen "on Cheetah Plains this morning, following a herd of buffalo. He isn't in the best shape, but he is up and about."

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So great news, he's one of my favorite young males.

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