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The Matimba coalition
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Tintswalo Lodges:
We had a rare visit from a Matimba male Lion, in the company of the skittish KNP pride that we’ve been seeing in the north of the reserve. They have been spending most of their time in the north-western part of the reserve, around GPS loop and Civet road. The pride consists of two adult females, and two sub-adults, one male and one female. They are nice and relaxed with the vehicle, when the Males are with them, but a bit edgy when unaccompanied by the big guys. Its an interesting piece of the puzzle, regarding how many prides the Matimbas have sired cubs with. It seems that the Matimbas, have had an even greater impact on the local Lion population, than we once thought, and have done very well to spread their genetics in the area. Northern Matimba.  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author It's great to have updates of these boys that seem to be even more successful than their southern brothers. And clearly, in the pics you can see the resemblance between both sets of males. Great coalition. |
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