Coalitions of Kruger National Park

[Brahim]

@Mohawk true, but he resembles the northern ones more. Reply

[Brahim]

1/2 Kanniedood males. 
The one with the Hip injury. Unfortunate to see this coalition that has ruled Kanniedood dam for years in this state. It will be hard for them to keep their territory with one of them in this condition and unable to keep up. This coalition is being pressured by the Two Grootvlei males also making their situation a lot worse.
H1-6, South of Shingwedzi, North Kruger.
Credit: Michael England Reply

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[Brahim]

Cool pic of Snip Tail Mpondo.
Credit: Garry Mills. Reply

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[T I N O]

(07-27-2021, 07:49 PM)Brahimlegend Wrote: Cool pic of Snip Tail Mpondo.
Credit: Garry Mills.

A true beast of male lion Reply

[BA0701]

(07-27-2021, 08:16 PM)Timbavati Wrote:

(07-27-2021, 07:49 PM)Brahimlegend Wrote: Cool pic of Snip Tail Mpondo.
Credit: Garry Mills.

A true beast of male lion

When I first began learning about lions, the Mpondos were one of the first coalitions that I saw a lot of images of, outside of the Mapogos of course, and at the time I remember thinking how massive and serious they all looked, like total destroyers, as if they were like the next Mapogo, or the Mjejane before the Mjejane. Nothing I have read about them since, has told me anything different. The only thing that has changed for me, is I have learned that the majority of male lions behave in a similar fashion to those lions, some just appear a little more proficient at it. Outside of killing a submissive lioness, mating with her corpse, and then consuming her, of course. Thankfully that is one behavior I have only heard of the Mapogos doing, though I am sure it has happened before, and will again, unfortunately. Reply

[lionuk]

Casper and his brothers intruded on the territory of the Nsemani Pride and paid the price. Now Casper has scars and his brother with a hurt leg. Hopefully they all will make a full recovery soon, though.  Reply

[Potato]

(07-27-2021, 11:25 PM)lionuk Wrote:

Casper and his brothers intruded on the territory of the Nsemani Pride and paid the price. Now Casper has scars and his brother with a hurt leg. Hopefully they all will make a full recovery soon, though. 

So there will be another change of guard and the old males will be repleaced by younger males. Reply

[Gijima]

The Nsemani Males are seriously impressive if they fought off two 7 year olds at their age. 

But it’s also interesting to see Casper and bros struggle to take advantage of their numerical advantage and struggle like this. Hopefully they figure it out soon. Reply

[Brahim]

Senior Mbiri is massive though, bigger then most lions around did you see him compared to that vehicle the other day, and he still looks formidable Reply

[Brahim]

Future coalition. Some of the Sons of Ngotso males.
North of Satara, H1-4.
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[Tonpa]

"The Maputo male lion. He seems to have seized control of the most eastern parts of the Nwanetsi river."

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[Brahim]

@Tr1x24 You see this picture a friend thinks it’s southern boy. The whisker is close but it don’t line up right for me, the ear mark and something does though. what you think? Reply

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[Tr1x24]

(07-28-2021, 02:37 PM)Brahimlegend Wrote: @Tr1x24 You see this picture a friend thinks it’s southern boy. The whisker is close but it don’t line up right for me, what you think?

I think he is right, whiskers and left ear look to match, also these 3 dots on his nose match:

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Where was this photo taken ?? Reply

[Brahim]

The lady wouldn’t give my friend location she is afraid of poachers . She posted in Sanparks Facebook group. Her name is Anita Van Der Merwe. I tried to contact her but she hasn’t read the message Reply

[Brahim]

@Tr1x24 this guy is apparently 1/2 Albasini males, pictures are old. Never heard of them before, but Tino recognised him Reply

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