Lions of Timbavati

[Horizon]

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Excellent capture of the ghost of kruger casper, one of the 4 shishangaan males followed by one of his brothers, who dominate a large part of the territory in satara. Reply

[Tr1x24]

Guernsey and Avoca young male:

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[criollo2mil]

1/2 Mongawane males again….Osindile captured by a guest Anthon Botha on the H7 close to where the Phelwana flows into the Timbavati. He did not see a second male w him. Reply

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[Brahim]

Ross males
Credit: Phelwana game lodge Reply

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[BA0701]

(10-24-2023, 09:53 PM)criollo2mil Wrote: 1/2 Mongawane males again….Osindile captured by a guest Anthon Botha on the H7 close to where the Phelwana flows into the Timbavati. He did not see a second male w him.

Still can't get over what a stunner he has become, in a relatively short period of time. Seems to have picked up a new nose scar, if that is the case it will certainly make him easier to identify in the future. Reply

[Brahim]

Mapoza.
"The king lion of a big pride of 17 lions."
Credit: Arkadii Reply

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[Robot00]

(10-24-2023, 09:53 PM)criollo2mil Wrote: 1/2 Mongawane males again….Osindile captured by a guest Anthon Botha on the H7 close to where the Phelwana flows into the Timbavati. He did not see a second male w him.

This name rings a bell to the five mapogos sand river boys  Reply

[BA0701]

(10-25-2023, 12:33 AM)Robot00 Wrote:

(10-24-2023, 09:53 PM)criollo2mil Wrote: 1/2 Mongawane males again….Osindile captured by a guest Anthon Botha on the H7 close to where the Phelwana flows into the Timbavati. He did not see a second male w him.

This name rings a bell to the five mapogos sand river boys 

Are you talking about Willem Botha, one of the men to have touched all of the Mapogos? Reply

[criollo2mil]

(10-25-2023, 12:33 AM)Robot00 Wrote:

(10-24-2023, 09:53 PM)criollo2mil Wrote: 1/2 Mongawane males again….Osindile captured by a guest Anthon Botha on the H7 close to where the Phelwana flows into the Timbavati. He did not see a second male w him.

This name rings a bell to the five mapogos sand river boys 

I believe Botha is a common name in South Africa….it’s like let’s say Johnson in the USA. Reply

[Robot00]

(10-25-2023, 12:39 AM)BA0701 Wrote:

(10-25-2023, 12:33 AM)Robot00 Wrote:

(10-24-2023, 09:53 PM)criollo2mil Wrote: 1/2 Mongawane males again….Osindile captured by a guest Anthon Botha on the H7 close to where the Phelwana flows into the Timbavati. He did not see a second male w him.

This name rings a bell to the five mapogos sand river boys 

Are you talking about Willem Botha, one of the men to have touched all of the Mapogos?

Yup thats the one. He is none other than the main cause with the demise of the known mapogos sons. Five, FIIIIIIIIIVE sand river male subs. It saddens me  Reply

[Horizon]

(10-25-2023, 05:19 AM)criollo2mil Wrote: I believe Botha is a common name in South Africa….it’s like let’s say Johnson in the USA.

I get it, like say Smith in England. Reply

[BA0701]

(10-25-2023, 05:50 AM)Robot00 Wrote:

(10-25-2023, 12:39 AM)BA0701 Wrote:

(10-25-2023, 12:33 AM)Robot00 Wrote:

(10-24-2023, 09:53 PM)criollo2mil Wrote: 1/2 Mongawane males again….Osindile captured by a guest Anthon Botha on the H7 close to where the Phelwana flows into the Timbavati. He did not see a second male w him.

This name rings a bell to the five mapogos sand river boys 

Are you talking about Willem Botha, one of the men to have touched all of the Mapogos?

Yup thats the one. He is none other than the main cause with the demise of the known mapogos sons. Five, FIIIIIIIIIVE sand river male subs. It saddens me 

Do you have evidence to back up those claims? Reply

[Mapokser]

Botha and his friends were the ones to shot the Sand River pride dead, IIRC he is in the photo with the hunters and the dead SRP in front of them, they were smiling.

Though it wasn't Botha who gave the order, nor was the reserve. The local government is the culprit, they were the ones to order the lions death according to Rob. Reply

[BA0701]

(10-25-2023, 08:00 PM)Mapokser Wrote: Botha and his friends were the ones to shot the Sand River pride dead, IIRC he is in the photo with the hunters and the dead SRP in front of them, they were smiling.

Though it wasn't Botha who gave the order, nor was the reserve. The local government is the culprit, they were the ones to order the lions death according to Rob.

Thank you for that @Mapokser, a terrible situation for everyone involved. I, personally, don't believe Willem Botha would want to intentionally kill off a pride, and it doesn't make sense for the local government to do so either, except to ensure the safety of the populace. Has Willem Botha ever commented publicly on the situation that you are aware of? Reply

[Ttimemarti]

(10-25-2023, 08:56 PM)BA0701 Wrote:

(10-25-2023, 08:00 PM)Mapokser Wrote: Botha and his friends were the ones to shot the Sand River pride dead, IIRC he is in the photo with the hunters and the dead SRP in front of them, they were smiling.

Though it wasn't Botha who gave the order, nor was the reserve. The local government is the culprit, they were the ones to order the lions death according to Rob.

Thank you for that @Mapokser, a terrible situation for everyone involved. I, personally, don't believe Willem Botha would want to intentionally kill off a pride, and it doesn't make sense for the local government to do so either, except to ensure the safety of the populace. Has Willem Botha ever commented publicly on the situation that you are aware of?

It doesn’t help that they all posed for a picture holding their heads smiling and laughing idc what the lions did that just makes me sick to my stomach… and I guess they posted the picture how else did it get out and it’s weird there is a second sand river pride. Sorry it makes me a little upset hearing about that pride terrible terrible tragedy Reply