Lions of Timbavati

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Herekitty Wrote:

Peteporker Wrote:From Tintswalo:  looks like some new males moving in that Tintswalo are calling the Orpen Males

The lions stole the show this week, with 5 different prides being seen and 3 different coalitions of males. An amazing sighting unfolded when the Nharu Pride managed to bring down a sub-adult giraffe only to have it taken over by the Mbiri Pride. The two prides fought aggressively over the giraffe and the sounds coming off the carcass were incredible. Some of the Nharu ran off but amazingly some stayed behind and fought, and then continued to feed on the remains of the giraffe with the Mbiris. No lions from either pride were injured. The Mbiri’s managed to bring down a large male buffalo only two days later, and kept up their reputation of being the ultimate hunting pride in the area.

The Talamati pride was seen in the south with one young Avoca Male on a wildebeest carcass.

The Koppies prides is looking great and were viewed on multiple occasions with the two males growing in stature and into an impressive size.

Another pride was viewed in the far north consisting of 7 females and 5 cubs - we will be referring to them as the Orpen Pride in future posts, and the 2 large males that move with them as the Orpen Males. These two males are very impressive and are moving further south into the reserve, becoming a threat to the Koppies males.

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That first photo is a couple of the Avoca/Giraffe males, and it has been confirmed that the Orpen males are Junior Nkuhuma and his partner Buddy.

Thanks, I hope Junior and Buddy push further south so we can get more regular updates on them. Reply