There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
The weather was not the only calmness this week, but it appeared as though the lives of our lions remained relatively calm too…well, at least from what we could see. In fairness the Birmingham Breakaways and Mayambula prides remained largely absent from our area for the week, with tracks for the pride being seen only once before a single Birmingham Breakaway male and Mayambula lioness were seen at Machaton Dam. The Vuyela males were vocal most nights, but their activities annoyingly kept leading them to the north of our concession; we were able to catch up with single members of the coalition on three occasions during the week though. The Sark Breakaway Pride pitched up late one afternoon in the central parts, and it is impressive to see the young lions growing up; they are approaching two years old, and it won’t be too long before the lionesses are ready to mate again. There were no reports of the four cubs being seen this week, although the lactating lioness was seen walking around on her own in the west late in the week. The Giraffe Pride also showed face on three days this week in the west, but none of our guides made the trip out to that side of the concession to see them.