Coalitions of Kruger National Park

[BA0701]

(Yesterday, 05:26 PM)Brahim Wrote: The Last of the 5 Old Mantimahle males seen today after nearly 3 years at 15 years old. Father of Nkhulu, Plains camp, Mantimahles and others.

Wow, that is incredible! Not only that, but he even looks in better condition than some 8-10 year old males we have seen of late. Just incredible news, thank you @Brahim! Reply

[Gavskrr]

I don't know what surprises me more, he shows up after so long
To appear in a place so far from where he was seen
To have survived as a solo male after leaving his children at an advanced age
It makes me dream of the great possibility of new stories like this Reply

[Tr1x24]

@Brahim  i guess you found now who was that old male with H5 pride.

@BA0701 you should move this into Mantimahle thread. Reply

[afortich]

(Yesterday, 08:37 PM)Gavskrr Wrote: I don't know what surprises me more, he shows up after so long
To appear in a place so far from where he was seen
To have survived as a solo male after leaving his children at an advanced age
It makes me dream of the great possibility of new stories like this

I heard you bro. I also suddenly got the hope of Dzwihala, Ncile, etc., returning once more. Reply

[Tr1x24]

(Yesterday, 10:11 PM)afortich Wrote: I heard you bro. I also suddenly got the hope of Dzwihala, Ncile, etc., returning once more.

Difference is that their partners/brothers where seen without them, chances that they abandon their brothers like that are very low. Reply

[BA0701]

(Yesterday, 09:01 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote: @Brahim  i guess you found now who was that old male with H5 pride.

@BA0701 you should move this into Mantimahle thread.

I agree, but, I will leave that to @Brahim, and let him make that decision. Brahim, if you want to move it, and need some help, let me know, my old friend! Reply

[afortich]

(Yesterday, 10:19 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote:

(Yesterday, 10:11 PM)afortich Wrote: I heard you bro. I also suddenly got the hope of Dzwihala, Ncile, etc., returning once more.

Difference is that their partners/brothers where seen without them, chances that they abandon their brothers like that are very low.

I know my friend. It's simply a wishful thinking rather than thinking they will likely come back. Reply

[FACR2212]

Incredible sighting!

Can someone show me where is H5 on the map? Reply

[Brahim]

H5 is near the most South East part of kruger. Bottom right of the map. To the left of where it says Crocodile Bridge. Reply

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[Ngonya]

(Yesterday, 10:02 AM)Ngonya Wrote: more on those young males, only 2/4 seen

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2/4 unknown young males

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[Mapokser]

(Yesterday, 10:02 AM)Ngonya Wrote:

(03-01-2025, 06:19 AM)Fenix123 Wrote: Male Lion on Satara Rest Camp 

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I believe he is the same Lion spotted with other 2 Lions on Satara camp (he would be the Third from left to right)

Credits to shan_farnsworth

more on those young males, only 2/4 seen

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First photo is ridiculous in how much he looks to be of Skybed lineage.

@Brahim @Tr1x24 considering the location and age, couldn't it also be a younger generation of Nsemani males? Or maybe even Skorro young males? Reply

[Ttimemarti]

Wait wasn’t the 5th mantimahle the one with the 2 sons in northern sabi sands why did he leave them? Reply

[Tr1x24]

(Today, 12:53 AM)Ttimemarti Wrote: Wait wasn’t the 5th mantimahle the one with the 2 sons in northern sabi sands why did he leave them?

Yes, but this is not 5th, this is Orange Mane, father of 2 PCMs (by the looks). Reply

[Tr1x24]

(Today, 12:48 AM)Mapokser Wrote: @Brahim @Tr1x24 considering the location and age, couldn't it also be a younger generation of Nsemani males? Or maybe even Skorro young males?

Well we dont know who they are, they look like Skybed lineage, but might be from some other coalitions.

Based of location and age, they also might be Sweni young males (sons of 3 Sweni Pride males), who sired cubs in 2021 (they kinda look similar to them aswell). Reply

[FACR2212]

(Today, 12:55 AM)Tr1x24 Wrote:

(Today, 12:53 AM)Ttimemarti Wrote: Wait wasn’t the 5th mantimahle the one with the 2 sons in northern sabi sands why did he leave them?

Yes, but this is not 5th, this is Orange Mane, father of 2 PCMs (by the looks).

Are you sure he is Orange Mane? 

I read he is 5th Mantimahle, but I don't know. IIRC "5th Mantimahle" was a little younger than his brothers (I may be wrong) Reply