Lions in South-Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia

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Enjoy these photos taken by Dave Dell of two male lions in Hwange. One is known as Kakori who has lived in the area around Dopi and Sinanga for some time, the other is a boy known as The Airstrip Male (STRM1). They were “discussing the menu” – a kudu bull - at Sinanga Pan a few weeks ago. STRM1 has come from an area in the Wilderness Concession from around their airstrip stretching down to Mdundamela and across to Mandeseka. Kakori used this same area when he was a young dispersal male, and also when he lived close to the Ngweshla area, so the two lions obviously know each other but are not related. Lately several younger males have started forays into the area around the airstrip which has perhaps encouraged the older STRM1 to move over a bit.

Also of interest is that a lioness that used to range in the same area as STRM1 has joined up with Cecil’s girls and the cubs. She is a sister to Cecil’s lionesses, but until now has lived alone with her offspring in the range of STRM1.

Thanks to Hwange Lion Research for this interesting info, and for the sterling work they do to learn more about our beloved wild cats.

From Friends of Hwange Trust

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