Coalitions of Kruger National Park

[Raj8143]

(04-23-2020, 07:45 PM)Blondemane Wrote: One of Mpondo males.

they are 5-6 right? Reply

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Flashback, The only and one Skybed Male "Scarface"

Credit: Sarah Beningfield

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The King of Kruger in his prime!
The Boss of the Mpondo Coalition on a patrol, A male very recognizable in the coalition due the missing tip of his tail.

KNP
April 2020
Credits: African Roots Photography

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What a nice looking from the old Lubyelubye Male!

KNP
April
Credit: Charlie Lynam

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[Spalea]

" Tsalala male "

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[Blondemane]

(04-28-2020, 03:02 AM)Raj8143 Wrote:

(04-23-2020, 07:45 PM)Blondemane Wrote: One of Mpondo males.

they are 5-6 right?

my guess is 7-8 years old. Reply

[Blondemane]

When Mpondo Lions caught a nomadic male. 

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Stunning Capture of the Young Jock male well known as (Kinky Tail) Sired by the old Jock males into the Lubyelubye Pride. While the Other 4 Males of the Young Jock/Malelane Coalition has been sired by the old Stolsnek Males. Born into Jock pride.
They are starting to make a name for themselves around Berg en Dal and surroundings!

Skukuza Camp KNP
Photo Credits: Ronesh Parbhoo

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The magnificent 5th Mantimahle on a patrol on the S36 Road, Kruger National Park
Oktober 2018
KNP
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[Cunaguaro]

One of our male lions from the coalition, sneaks out from behind the leaves into full view for a great photo.
Photo by: Andrew Taylor
Kapama Private Game Reserve
April 27, 2020.

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[Cunaguaro]

Information about the Machaton Males.

Rarely seen together the coalition of 3 males (originally 4 males, assumed to be related) came from the Timbavati to Balule West. Where they are now running a pride of around 33 making it a super pride.
This coalition of males are said to be exceptional in terms of size and the way they look after their pride, seeing that in their youth these males had a reputation as lion killers and pride busters. Taking out males, killing cubs and even females before moving on. Luckily their cubs have the best protection.

Males in the wild usually only live up to the age of 10 with a few exceptions, the Machaton males are in the region of 10 years old. But still being strong and a coalition of 3 it is unlikely a single male will chase them out of their territory but if another younger coalition comes in the probability is there.

Info & clip credit by: Bianca Benade.
April 28,  2020.

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[Cunaguaro]

Lions drinking from a small pan on the side of the road close to Malelane gate (Old video).
Kambaku River Lodge - Kruger National Park - Malelane
April 27, 2020.

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[Blondemane]

(04-29-2020, 05:10 AM)239Pu Wrote:

(04-29-2020, 02:26 AM)Blondemane Wrote: When Mpondo Lions caught a nomadic male. 

apparently the Mpundo let him live

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yeah, the nomadic male survived, amazing how he managed not been killed vs 5 males. Reply

[Rishi]

(04-11-2020, 01:50 PM)rajesh Wrote:

(04-10-2020, 12:22 AM)Tr1x24 Wrote: 5 Jock males in 2015, only 1 is still alive:

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What happened to other four?

If I'm not mistaken in one went missing & rest free diet for various reasons.

Check out old posts, should be in there. Reply

[Tr1x24]

1 of the 3 Old Roodewal males, he was killed some years ago by Ngotso males who takeover their territory :

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Ngotso males:

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