Coalitions of Kruger National Park

[T I N O]

(08-08-2021, 05:57 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote:

(08-08-2021, 05:49 PM)Timbavati Wrote: The Nsemani males will have a interesting times ahead. With these boys pushing into their territory it just matter of time to the response of the Nsemani males

With Nsemani males getting to an age, it looks like these boys will be their descendants in that area Satara/Nsemani Dam.

Indeed, sadly age is a weak point for the two Nsemani males, they've sired plenty of cubs in the region, so, their bloodline is alive in the KNP. Glad for the young Shishagaan males, they had some tough times and the good ones are coming. Reply

[Potato]

(08-08-2021, 05:57 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote:

(08-08-2021, 05:49 PM)Timbavati Wrote: The Nsemani males will have a interesting times ahead. With these boys pushing into their territory it just matter of time to the response of the Nsemani males

With Nsemani males getting to an age, it looks like these boys will be their descendants in that area Satara/Nsemani Dam.

Their age is not a big issue, but the numerical advantage 4vs2 is huge and will be decisive. Reply

[Mohawk]

(08-02-2021, 02:16 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote:

(08-02-2021, 03:40 AM)Mohawk Wrote: Can anyone provide info on the timing/circumstances of the formation of the coalition between SSM and EBM?  Thank you in advance.

Well obiviously EBM lost his brothers and territory (some say to Mjejanes, some to young Jocks) , SSM was a loner who hang around Malelane Gate, but young Jocks took control of that whole area so he moved off..

Being 2 nomadic males in the same area they form a coalition and moved into Afsaal area, where presence of Mpondos become weaker with 3 members returning north in early to mid 2020.

They are prob the males who fight 5th Mpondo and responsible for disappearence of Blonde Mpondo as they took their prides.

Many junior members such as myself are trying to learn, thus the question.  Answereing with actual facts minus the condescension would be appreciated.  If it was "obvious," then I wouldn't have needed to ask. Reply

[T I N O]

Dreadlocks/DeLaporte male feeding of a baby elephant carcass in KNP
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[T I N O]

Up-close and personal with one of the S129 males
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[Matimbalani]

(08-09-2021, 02:01 AM)Timbavati Wrote: Dreadlocks/DeLaporte male feeding of a baby elephant carcass in KNP
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His hip does not look very good from this angle. I hope its not the same issue that the Talamati had. Reply

[Cunaguaro]

One of the last two of the Shishangeni males seen recently patrolling his territory which they have been ruling over the years, the Crocodile Bridge area located in Kruger! Despite their advanced age and the many coalitions around them, they are still the true kings of this region. They spend their time now with Hippo Pools pride and have many offsprings in many prides. A while ago a real tragedy happened to their four-year-old Six Vurhami sons when they left the natal pride to find their own kingdom, but they were surprised by the ruthless Mjejane males and five of them were killed one by one while the sixth of them still exists now in the mjejane area and has not learned the lesson.

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[titose]

A beautiful recent sighting of the two Ngotoso males with 3 lionesses belonging to the pride, several cubs and 3 or 4 of the 6 sub-adult males almost 2 1/2 old years seen on S147 road. 
#KrugerNationalPark #NgotsoPride 
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Like Father, Like son

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[T I N O]

More pics of Dreadlocks/Delaporte male
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[lionuk]

Biyamiti Male seen today on the S65. He had a kill in the bush.
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[Brahim]

Two sightings of Shishangeni males getting angry with sons couple days back and a sighting of them alone today .

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[Brahim]

@titose you sure the Ngotso sons are 6 males bro? I remember less and only 3 are seen lately Reply

[Cunaguaro]

A true beast of male lion - One of the two Zark males at Steve's pan in @jejane_private_nature_reserve these two healthy males have been spending a lot of time in the Southern parts of the Balule area. Although they used to be dominant over 5.000 HA in @ximuwupictures they haven't been seen in Klaserie in a long time. Therefore, Only time will tell if they'll stick in Balule, Without a doubt a force to be reckoned with.

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[T I N O]

What a fantastic sighting of the Torchwood male seen with the Fourways male at Leeupan area.
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[lionuk]

Casanova, brother of Casper The White Lion, again calling for his Brothers.

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