There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
09-29-2018, 12:17 PM( This post was last modified: 10-03-2018, 09:14 AM by Herekitty )
Black Dam male, Credit: image by Rachel Rebibo at Thorny Bush Game Reserve, posted September 21, 2018
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In April 2017 the impressively large Giraffe male ousted the Black Dam male from his throne as Black Dam pride male. This occurred to the Southwest of the Timbavati Game Reserve in the southern part of the Thornybush Game Reserve. Credit: image by Vicky Cooper at Thornybush, posted September 30, 2018
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Credit: video by Bizza Walters at Thornybush, posted September 25, 2018
Since then the Giraffe male has fathered at least 13 cubs with four of the Black Dam Pride females and seen off at least two challengers without shedding blood.
Credit: image by Riaan Fourie at Thornybush, posted April 6, 2018
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Credit: video by Riaan Fourie at Thornybush, posted March 27, 2018
The Royal Malewane Lodge instagram account described this lion as the dominant Giraffe male. His roar is worth listening to for its sheer power and volume. Credit: video by Rudi Hulshof at Thornybush, posted June 28, 2018