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Lions have also moved into our concession in record numbers, with no less than six prides appearing in the last while –including an exciting visit from the Birmingham Pride. This pride has become world famous because of two white lions that live in the group and appear in photos all over the world.
The big Talamari Pride is often in the area too, with their nine little cubs always in tow and looking healthy and happy. It’s wonderful that so many of the cubs have survived this long, and that is a testament to the continuing presence of the Avoca male who still stays with the pride to look after the youngsters. The Mbiris have, once again, provided us with plenty of entertainment with various kills and attempted kills. They have also started moving further into the northern regions of the reserve, seemingly putting themselves further into the territory of the Orpen males.