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Coalitions of Kruger National Park
Coalitions of Kruger National Park
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Coalitions of Kruger National Park
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 (09-01-2023, 11:10 PM)BA0701 Wrote: Has there been any word on the Mongawane Males recently? Feels like forever since we've heard anything on them, barely a peep since they went into the Bermuda Triangle that is Kruger National Park Just had a look at my map now to orient myself. Basically if they pushed east there is just the S39 then a massive tract north to the H9 linking Phalaborwa gate. There are absolutely no tourist roads in that entire block east/northeast of Timbavati and neighboring private reserves. The only people traversing would be rangers on patrol and science teams, I'd estimate a 1000 sqm, probably greater, between H7, S39 and H9 pretty much devoid of human activity except that of a transitory nature in itself. The major natural barrier would be the Olifants river which is perennial but also allows a fairly easy crossing unless in full flow during heavy rains. Poaching is a scourge but that area has the Timbavati and neighboring reserves as a buffer to the west and vast wilderness to Mozambique so they should be relatively safe from that danger. Two strong males entering their prime with a decent bond, I think their chances of making it are about as good as can be expected. I reckon they're in that zone, or so I'd like to think.  (09-01-2023, 11:53 PM)Wyld@Heart Wrote:(09-01-2023, 11:10 PM)BA0701 Wrote: Has there been any word on the Mongawane Males recently? Feels like forever since we've heard anything on them, barely a peep since they went into the Bermuda Triangle that is Kruger National Park @Wyld@Heart, my friend, that was a really helpful response, thank you for that. It really helps to visualize what the area is like.  (09-01-2023, 11:53 PM)Wyld@Heart Wrote: Just had a look at my map now to orient myself. Basically if they pushed east there is just the S39 then a massive tract north to the H9 linking Phalaborwa gate. There are absolutely no tourist roads in that entire block east/northeast of Timbavati and neighboring private reserves. The only people traversing would be rangers on patrol and science teams, I'd estimate a 1000 sqm, probably greater, between H7, S39 and H9 pretty much devoid of human activity except that of a transitory nature in itself. The major natural barrier would be the Olifants river which is perennial but also allows a fairly easy crossing unless in full flow during heavy rains. Poaching is a scourge but that area has the Timbavati and neighboring reserves as a buffer to the west and vast wilderness to Mozambique so they should be relatively safe from that danger. Yes, they entered that area east of southern Timbavati, south is H7 road, and further east s39, no road inside, so unless they dont show on this roads or in Timbavati, we will not see then. And we dont know if they moved further away north, which is also empty of roads, as you said. 
I moved this post to here from the Sabi Sands thread as I posted in the wrong thread. This is 1/3 Imbali
Imane was fortunate when she managed to find the magnificent lion, Ratelpan male, enjoying moments of freedom and clarity that didn’t last long. After this sighting, a few weeks later, he was seen injured and wounded after a fight with other males. Luckily, his injuries were not fatal and he could recover from them.
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Sighting of Eldest Gomondwane yesterday on Vurhami Bridge.
Credit: Isa Pauwzinafrica  *This image is copyright of its original author
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15h The Trichardt brothers fend off huge crocodiles to claim the rancid remains of a giraffe cow that has been stewing in the Nwanetsi river for the past few days. Some amazing video footage to follow. " target="_blank" class="post_link">  (09-04-2023, 07:16 AM)Horizon Wrote: Imane was fortunate when she managed to find the magnificent lion, Ratelpan male, enjoying moments of freedom and clarity that didn’t last long. After this sighting, a few weeks later, he was seen injured and wounded after a fight with other males. Luckily, his injuries were not fatal and he could recover from them." target="_blank" class="post_link"> It was the other Ratelpan male seen injured lately not this one.
Darkmaned Fourways, South of Satara on the h1-3.
Credit: Braedon Saunders  (09-05-2023, 08:43 AM)Horizon Wrote: billdrewmpisi" target="_blank" class="post_link"> Their manes have filled out so nicely. |
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