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Machaton males
Info and pictures from: Karl van der Westhuizen.
Nov 23, 2017
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This is one of the two young Takazile/ Kudyela pride males. Him and his brother left along with the Singwe male, when the Machaton males came in. Reports of the Singwe male north of the olifants river, this guy appeared out of nowhere a few nights ago and is still sticking around, who knows where his brother is?
it's going to be an interesting night ahead for this youngster to say the least. With two of the three big males back in the area, it could get nasty. Good luck fella!
Nov 23, 2017 at 8:46pm.
How can a sighting like this not make your day?
Nov 24, 2017 A follow up on the youngster from last night. His path did cross that of the big males, and they didn’t do any damage to him. I don’t think there was any need to, to be honest. A lot of shouting and a few light smacks and it seems like he’s on his way.
DEC 20 2017
A scene similar to that of the Lion King this morning, as we discovered a new addition to our reserve. This little cub was born to one of the Kudyela/Takazile pride females in the night, and wonderful to see one of the Machaton males very nearby, up on a rock, keeping a watchful eye on his offspring