Lions of Sabi Sands

[Herekitty]

MALAMALA TODAY: November 22nd-25th. No fewer that 20 lion sightings were recorded over the last 4 days: Given the seemingly random movements of the Styx pride recently they were bound to run into other lions at some stage and indeed this was the case on Friday night. The pride was left in the Sand River close to MalaMala Camp when, just before dinner, the unmistakable sound of lions fighting erupted from their last position. Unfortunately by the time we got out there it was too late and we were left to speculate as to what transpired. Members of the Nkuhuma pride were trailing a herd of buffalo in the northeast. They had an unidentified young male for company. 2 lionesses from the Torchwood pride were also seen in the same area. The Eyrefield pride and Avoca males were viewed separately in the south. As usual, the Kambula pride and Gowrie males accounted for the majority of sightings. All 6 lionesses, 3 males and 13 cubs were viewed. 4 of the lionesses killed a kudu in front of Rattray’s Camp at which 4 young cubs were briefly seen in addition to the 6 oldest ones. We have yet to confirm if this is a new litter- if it is then they’re up to 17 cubs! Image of Kambulas and cubs by guest Scott Schuldiner.

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@Pbonz - I think they're referring to the northern Avoca boys, since the Styx have subadults (yes BBoy sired) they want to protect from adult males.

@Michael - that may also be correct. Reply