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(01-03-2022, 07:29 PM)Timbavati Wrote: The old Birmingham lioness this morning at Orpen Waterhole
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She looks really bad. Man, that sucks.
I couldn't be more agree, being said that, I also should point that she has reached an age which is such a good achievement for a lioness with a lot of back and forth, tough times, constant dynamics shifting, and a lot of new dominant males throughout the years. She lived his life at his best.I guess with a good meal she can pull tough this condition
(01-05-2022, 01:03 PM)lionuk Wrote: The dark-maned Ross males mating with the white sub-adult female near Orpen. Apparently there's inbreeding going on here.. Credit: Coen Oelofse
(01-05-2022, 07:28 PM)Mdz123 Wrote: Is she old enough yet?
From what I understand the pride has eight sub-adults born approximately between September 2018 and April 2020. So, I think she was born early 2019 because the white subadult male is a bit older than her, born in October 2018.
01-05-2022, 08:23 PM( This post was last modified: 01-05-2022, 08:25 PM by criollo2mil )
(01-03-2022, 11:02 PM)Timbavati Wrote: A recent sighting of the old Birmingham lioness. Unfortunately, She's in really bad condition and with an injury.
Photo credit: Bjorn Borge Lunde
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(01-05-2022, 08:00 PM)lionuk Wrote:
(01-05-2022, 07:28 PM)Mdz123 Wrote: Is she old enough yet?
From what I understand the pride has eight sub-adults born approximately between September 2018 and April 2020. So, I think she was born early 2019 because the white subadult male is a bit older than her, born in October 2018.
The White Female was first sighted in April 2019 so likely born in March .to this same Lioness that’s currently struggling, The Legendary Bus.
01-05-2022, 09:48 PM( This post was last modified: 01-05-2022, 09:49 PM by Mdz123 )
(01-05-2022, 08:58 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote: She is not yet ready to conceive, as she is not even 3 yrs old.
Most females first litters are after 3.5-4 yrs of age.
(01-05-2022, 08:00 PM)lionuk Wrote:
(01-05-2022, 07:28 PM)Mdz123 Wrote: Is she old enough yet?
From what I understand the pride has eight sub-adults born approximately between September 2018 and April 2020. So, I think she was born early 2019 because the white subadult male is a bit older than her, born in October 2018.
The White Female was first sighted in April 2019 so likely born in March .to this same Lioness that’s currently struggling, The Legendary Bus.
Thanks for the clarifications. The old Lioness is sister of Matimbas if im not wrong? She has to be around 14-15 yrs old now
(01-05-2022, 08:58 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote: She is not yet ready to conceive, as she is not even 3 yrs old.
Most females first litters are after 3.5-4 yrs of age.
(01-05-2022, 08:00 PM)lionuk Wrote:
(01-05-2022, 07:28 PM)Mdz123 Wrote: Is she old enough yet?
From what I understand the pride has eight sub-adults born approximately between September 2018 and April 2020. So, I think she was born early 2019 because the white subadult male is a bit older than her, born in October 2018.
The White Female was first sighted in April 2019 so likely born in March .to this same Lioness that’s currently struggling, The Legendary Bus.
Thanks for the clarifications. The old Lioness is sister of Matimbas if im not wrong? She has to be around 14-15 yrs old now
Some of old Birmingham generationrarion were born in early 2007 mid-to late 2006
What a gift and start to our December Kruger trip. My entry at Orpen Gate and I find the gorgeous Birmingham boy all alone and constantly calling for the rest of the pride. Sadly I missed the rest of the pride who made about 3 visits to Orpen area in the time we were at Satara
Birmingham Pride of lions
