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The three Machaton males are still 'macking' it at Balule Reserve and Mohlabetsi Lodge west of the Klaserie. It's funny how within lion coalitions there's always handsome lions who seldom get scarred, then there's the guys whose face reads like a road map.
The marks on this guys face show his hard fought path to dominance. Image by whoforgotthecorkscrew, November 13, 2018
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The Machatons are often seen with the Takazile pride at Mohlabetsi. Image by Pharmama, October, 2018
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Their territory also extends north to Pondoro Lodge where they control the Kudyela pride and cubs. Credit to Marius Zeilinga. The Machaton males were on a mission this week, even covering 20+ km one night marking their territory. They finally met up with the Kudyela lionesses and their cubs.