Lions of Sabi Sands

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Credits: Londolozi

2+ year old female cub of Tsalala pride on her own.

Did you know that lions scoop water backwards with their tongues to quench their thirst? The Tsalala young female who is now walking Londolozi on her own looks at her reflection as she drinks. What will her fate be over the next few months?

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A morning spent watching one of the Birmingham male lions in full roar suddenly changed when a second roar was heard nearby. Ears perked, the male stood up and proceeded to move with intent in the direction of the nearby calls. Out of the bush, approaching at the run, was one of the Tsalala females. She immediately presented herself to the male (Nhena) in a mating attempt. We watched successive mating bouts with aggressive dismounts. This female is only 4 years old and has yet to birth her first litter. With any luck she may birth her first cubs in the next few months.

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Mhangeni young male
In full stretch a young male from the Mhangeni pride yawns as the evening falls. This pride of sixteen lions has been spending time on the western outskirts of Londolozi. Possibly not venturing further east due to the presence of the Birmingham male lions which would be sure to chase, if not kill the young males should they come across them

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