Lions of Timbavati

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Tanda Tula update
Our lion sightings were good throughout the week with the four River Pride lionesses and their three males (we still don’t have a name for them) spending the majority of the week in the area.  The males finished mating with the one lioness early in the week and spent the rest of the week on territorial patrols, with their roars being heard on most nights…well, except for the two windy ones!

Interestingly, when the Mbiri males made a rare appearance on the windiest day, they spent the evening roaring with intense regularity.  Both of these males were in great condition and seemed content with life in the south.  Still, when I look at their large size compared to the three new males, it perplexes me that the smaller males were able to gain control over a large chunk of the bigger males’ territory.  I guess it really is a case of “size doesn’t count” if you outnumber the opponents.
One of the River lionesses is looking very pregnant, and we are hoping that she gives birth within our concession in the near future.

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