Lions of Timbavati

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This past week we have witnessed an unexpected storyline in the lion dynamics surrounding the central Timbavati. On 10 November 2020 we got reports that the two Mbiri males, no strangers to the area, ventured south and chased two male lions by the names of Sumatra and Hercules away from the resident “Skorro” pride in the Orpen-manyeleti region. 5 days and 40 kilometers later, the fugitives arrived in the heart of the Riverpride’s territory where they caught and killed a young buffalo on Monday night. As expected, the dominant males (Nharhus) caught scent of the kill and showed up the following night and proceeded to chase Sumatra and Hercules south again. However, instead of raising the white flag, the two individuals pushed north again into enemy territory where they found refuge for a couple days whilst the Riverpride moved in the east of their traversing. Since then, the two have disappeared but will be very interesting to see where they pop up next! Reply