the Selati coalition

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Rangers Report August 2012 - Leopard Hills Private Game Reserve

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Selati Coalition

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"The boys are learning all about life as the dominant force in the Western Sabi Sand! Their emergence and coming of age has thoroughly entertained our guests this month. Most of this has happened in close proximity to Leopard Hills.


So what goes through the mind of a Coalition member as winter draws to a close?

Look for lionesses in oestrus : Fight with brothers over a receptive lioness : Mate with lioness : Get a slap in the face from a lioness!"

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"Realise that belly is empty and make buddies with brothers again : Go look for buffalo with brothers!
: Catch buffalo together then fight over buffalo with brothers!"

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"Lie next to buffalo carcass with full belly and chase off hyaenas and vultures. Realise this is a futile exercise and leave skin and bones for scavengers."

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August video of the Selati Coalition
0:00 - after a fight with his brothers, a limping Selati #2 goes for "his" prize and mates with a Ximhungwe lioness
1:39 - 1/4 Selatis hungry and feeding on a buffalo carcass
2:01 - 3/4 Selatis feeding on a buffalo carcass at night
2:46 - vultures approach the carcass and get chased by Selati male
3:18 - scavengers get their chance
4:07 - Selati #3 feeding on stolen kudu kill from an leopard

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