Lions of Timbavati

[Timbavati]

The old Birmingham male (Smudge-nosed) on the move at Motswari Private Game Reserve
The Birmingham bloodline has always been a healthy and powerful one - And the original three old Birmingham males who ruled Ngala for many years contributed greatly to it. Apart from the famous five Birmingham male lions that conquered Sabi Sands they also sired the lionesses from the Nharu pride, a Birmingham Breakaway pride among others! After two of the old Birmingham males were presumably shot the smudge nosed joined forces with the Mabande male who had lost his partner, the big Ximpoko male, in a similar poaching incident in 2013. After the last Birmingham male had been poached as well (this incident is officially confirmed) 
Photo credits:Keith Connelly

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