The Birmingham Males

[Tshokwane]

There was more action this weekend, again from the Birmingham males. They found the Styx pride again, and attacked one of the mature females who later died from her wounds.
Arathusa Safari Lodge:"It was a sad day for all, as we came across the five Burmingham male lions. Next to them was one of the Styx female lions looking ravaged. It was clear that she had been brutally attacked by the males....
The Birmingham males have now really set their sights on the territory of the Matimbas, who were once again nowhere to be seen.

As sad as this is, it is unfortunately the cycle of life. The old genes must be worked out in order for the new stronger genes to make their way in."

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*This image is copyright of its original author

 There was a little confusion yesterday, regarding if this was or wasn't the mother of the remaining cub, but it looks like it is another female, and the cub is doing ok.
Although if I must be honest, his future doesn't semm so good. The Birmingham males are set on conquering this land, and I think for once the Matimba males know they can't really hold them for much longer(which is explained by their refusal to engage them).
Aside from personal likings, it's amazing to be witnessing the development of a takeover, not just from tales and images from the past, but in real time. Reply