Lions of Sabi Sands

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(12-12-2022, 10:33 PM)Tonpa Wrote: Lions

The lion prides of the Kruger area were spotted over 100 times in November across the Arathusa property, with our guests witnessing a few incredible kill scenes! Some of our older lions have died, allowing for new life to follow in the future.

Torchwood Pride – 7 sightings
The Torchwood pride have been very active around Buffelshoek, and have been seen with the Kruger male, and were seen killing and feasting on a giraffe!

Nkuhuma Pride – 22 sightings
This pride is thriving and have been putting on a show for our guests, and dramatically killed a buffalo quite close to the lodge which was an excellent viewing opportunity. The Nkuhuma females with the 7 cubs have been spending a lot of time in Mala Mala, where they will keep them safe until they are a bit bigger.

Talamati Pride – 29 sightings and S8 Male – 23 sightings
In spectacular fashion, the Talamati pride killed 5 sub-adult buffalo in November, which gave us excellent sightings of them over the course of a week.

Avoca Males – 19 sightings
Unfortunately Blondie and Dark Mane have passed on. It was believed that Blondie had TB and Dark Mane succumbed to his injuries after an earlier goring from the buffalo.
He was found with hyenas feeding on him.
From our guides:  “we tracked the hyenas to the lion carcass – a dead carnivore does not smell good! Nothing goes to waste, and these carcasses will help the younger hyena cubs grow strong.“
Mohawk is now by himself and has been showing signs of loneliness. He has been seen vocalising and searching for his brothers.
“These lions were born and raised together and have gone through everything together so when they get left alone, they are not sure why. We can see he is still looking for his brother Blondie.”

Kruger male – 1 sighting
The Kruger male was seen with the S8 male which was not a violent interaction. They seem to recognise each other.

https://www.arathusa.co.za/2022/12/12/no...-a-glance/

Wow! Kruger male and S8 male together, that's quite interesting Reply