Lions of Timbavati

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From Ezulwini Game Lodges



The Balule Nature Reserve is certainly delivering very interesting lion pride dynamics. We're seeing more and more of these four males, the Mohlabetsi coalition. There was a huge showdown close to two buffalo kills, ending in a huge scuffle and wounded egos. The lions all dissipated but then, as darkness descended, the tough Mohlabetsi males came out to play. Is this coalition controlling our whole area? Are these four our new kings?

One of the Mohlabetsi coalition of males tucks into his buffalo kill. This coalition of four is fast becoming a dominant force in our area.

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These four rough and tough males are constantly on the move in search of prides to take over. They're sticking their noses into every pride, testing the waters and causing chaos where they go. 

We saw the boys tucking into a buffalo kill just the other night. This was shortly after the big scuffle between lions earlier on in the day. 

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The sub-adults feed on the meat from a recent buffalo kill. 


The coalition of 4 males patrols the territories of not only the Mohlabetsi Pride, but also the Impalabos Pride and the River Pride, increasing their ownership of the land by a long shot. 


Duma's Pride is playing hide and seek with these formidable males! 

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Meal for four males ! This powerful coalition of lions enjoys the perfect feast! 

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The Mohlabetsi boys get stuck into their meal! Lions rely on their power and stalking ability to take down big prey. When a lion charges at its quarry and it misses, it'll abandon the chase

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Lions remain sedentary for up to 20 hours a day. they expend plenty of energy during their ambushing and powerful hunting techniques. 


They're not shy to gorge themselves on a kill and will sit with a carcass until there's barely anything left. You can literally see their stomachs expand. 


Their breathing becomes laboured because their stomachs press up against their diaphragms. 

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