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.
Credit: Luke Street at Tandas Tula, November 23, 2018 Just a little further down the dry riverbed, one of the Zebenine females lies in wait. After 45 minutes, the buffalo finally decide to cross, they are weary and cautious but their thirst gets the better of them. As they begin to cross the Mbiri male slowly starts to descend the river bank, then quickly and suddenly the buffalo begin to stampede. Out of the far right the lioness gallops directly at them as the Male chases them, causing pandemonium. The buffalo run straight across as the lioness intercepts them, a dust cloud covers the scene as the female hits a young buffalo calf hard. The Mbiri rushes to her aid and chases the rest of the herd off. Success, the big cats will dine nicely tonight.
_ An incredible hunt and kill my guests and I witnessed a few days ago. Incredible to see the tactics of the lions (both Male and female) coming together perfectly like a well timed symphony. _ Check at Greg Mcall-Peat for some images he captured from the other side of the riverbed as the final breath of the young buffalo was taken.
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Image by Greg Mcall-Peat at Tanda Tula, November 23, 2018
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Big maned bro with Zebenine and cubs. Video by JANA, November 24, 2018
Image by Kristin V at Tanda Tula november 24, 2018
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Image by Greg Mcall-Peat at Tanda Tula, November 22, 2018