The Matimba coalition

[Ngala]

From Londolozi Game Reserve, 5 Days Back on The Road by James Tyrrell:
"The Matimba males were sleeping nearby, and must have smelt the carcass as evening fell, for the dark maned male suddenly leaped up and ran off at speed. He must’ve lost the scent though, as for awhile both males paced up and down, sniffing constantly. They eventually approached the pan, but were very reluctant to get wet, and it was a good two hours before they entered to feed."

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"The dark maned male was the first to enter the water. This was probably because the male with the lighter mane had a much fuller belly, and didn’t need another meal as urgently."

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"Shining a spotlight from the side creates this effect, and is easily done if one vehicle parks at 90 degrees from the other."

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