The Matimba coalition

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(12-13-2020, 05:42 PM)Cath2020 Wrote:

(12-09-2020, 02:08 AM)TinoArmando Wrote:

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Legend of Sabi Sands
The massive Hairy Belly Matimba. HB once was one of the biggest lions that ever walk through Sabi Sands. 
image credits: Jen Pollack Bianco Photography

I feel so sad knowing this guy has either passed on or will soon do so.  I had hoped he'd hang on for another year or two.  But, in SS, where they don't touch the lions for anything in terms of 'help', it's almost unheard of to live as long as he.  The wear and tear of many battles and injuries from lots of competitive lions over the years does catch up eventually.

It's sad...but at least not tragic!  Junior dying in his prime was tragic.  I'm still wondering if some Mbiri Pride members are confirmed to be pregnant with unlucky cubs.

That's the circle of life. HB has live extremely free and well. 
It's so sad when lions die on their prime age as Junior of the Nkuhuma pride did. Although, could be interesting has need blood in the Western sector. Reply