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Coalitions of Kruger National Park

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(03-18-2023, 10:00 AM)Gavskrr Wrote: Longface lower sabie
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That heart scar will make very easy to identify
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The 2 Trichard male have been more present this month, providing regular sightings. It would seem that at this point they have managed to ward off the challenge from the large male coalition from the south, and have done enough to stake a lasting claim on the territory around singita Lebombo Lodge.
The Shish pride have 5 new cubs that have been sighted a few times, and with their regular den site being just opposite the lodge, this could also be a reason the males are taking more of a protective role in making their presence known around the area where the cubs are still denning.

Source: Rudi Hulshof's Classic Africa (facebook)

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I just come to watch this video, dated from 6 days. Indeed, we can see a big male lion, a really big male. According to the comments I cannot be sure which male it is...






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I believe it is Gomondwane, they are huge
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Biyamiti Male 
S65, 3km S of the S1 junction
Near Skukuza
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(03-21-2023, 10:52 PM)Gavskrr Wrote: Biyamiti Male 
S65, 3km S of the S1 junction
Near Skukuza
Credits: Singh's

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I read in a Thornybush blog, that Mapoza's eye problem is a genetic issue, likely had it since birth. I wonder, especially given that it has happened to two of these brothers, if it might be the same issue with the Biyamatis. I know there has also been some speculation that it may be a type of worm that has done this to them as well.
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(03-21-2023, 10:47 PM)Gavskrr Wrote: I believe it is Gomondwane, they are huge
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Spot on. Gomondwane males
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(03-22-2023, 12:25 AM)BA0701 Wrote:
(03-21-2023, 10:52 PM)Gavskrr Wrote: Biyamiti Male 
S65, 3km S of the S1 junction
Near Skukuza
Credits: Singh's

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I read in a Thornybush blog, that Mapoza's eye problem is a genetic issue, likely had it since birth. I wonder, especially given that it has happened to two of these brothers, if it might be the same issue with the Biyamatis. I know there has also been some speculation that it may be a type of worm that has done this to them as well.

From what I've heard from rangers of Klaserie/Thornybush. The Mapoza male received a kick from a Giraffe when he was sub-adult
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(03-22-2023, 12:25 AM)BA0701 Wrote: I read in a Thornybush blog, that Mapoza's eye problem is a genetic issue, likely had it since birth. I wonder, especially given that it has happened to two of these brothers, if it might be the same issue with the Biyamatis. I know there has also been some speculation that it may be a type of worm that has done this to them as well.

We will never know, but yes, it can be multiple reasons.
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(03-22-2023, 12:30 AM)Timbavati Wrote:
(03-22-2023, 12:25 AM)BA0701 Wrote:
(03-21-2023, 10:52 PM)Gavskrr Wrote: Biyamiti Male 
S65, 3km S of the S1 junction
Near Skukuza
Credits: Singh's

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I read in a Thornybush blog, that Mapoza's eye problem is a genetic issue, likely had it since birth. I wonder, especially given that it has happened to two of these brothers, if it might be the same issue with the Biyamatis. I know there has also been some speculation that it may be a type of worm that has done this to them as well.

From what I've heard from rangers of Klaserie/Thornybush. The Mapoza male received a kick from a Giraffe when he was sub-adult

You may well be right, I suppose it could be from any number of reasons as @Tr1x24 mentioned. I had to go and find it, but this is the blog I was referring to, stating it is from Glaucoma, I originally found it in the Lion Tales thread mentioned by @Potato I believe. I know the blog also mentioned that Mapoza's brother was killed during a buffalo hunt, perhaps the same incident caused his eye problem as well. 

https://www.thornybush.com/lion-one-eye/
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(03-22-2023, 12:44 AM)BA0701 Wrote:
(03-22-2023, 12:30 AM)Timbavati Wrote:
(03-22-2023, 12:25 AM)BA0701 Wrote:
(03-21-2023, 10:52 PM)Gavskrr Wrote: Biyamiti Male 
S65, 3km S of the S1 junction
Near Skukuza
Credits: Singh's

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I read in a Thornybush blog, that Mapoza's eye problem is a genetic issue, likely had it since birth. I wonder, especially given that it has happened to two of these brothers, if it might be the same issue with the Biyamatis. I know there has also been some speculation that it may be a type of worm that has done this to them as well.

From what I've heard from rangers of Klaserie/Thornybush. The Mapoza male received a kick from a Giraffe when he was sub-adult

You may well be right, I suppose it could be from any number of reasons as @Tr1x24 mentioned. I had to go and find it, but this is the blog I was referring to, stating it is from Glaucoma, I originally found it in the Lion Tales thread mentioned by @Potato I believe. I know the blog also mentioned that Mapoza's brother was killed during a buffalo hunt, perhaps the same incident caused his eye problem as well. 

https://www.thornybush.com/lion-one-eye/

From Rudi Hulshof, 10th August 2020 in my Facebook post

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(03-22-2023, 01:33 AM)Timbavati Wrote:
(03-22-2023, 12:44 AM)BA0701 Wrote:
(03-22-2023, 12:30 AM)Timbavati Wrote:
(03-22-2023, 12:25 AM)BA0701 Wrote:
(03-21-2023, 10:52 PM)Gavskrr Wrote: Biyamiti Male 
S65, 3km S of the S1 junction
Near Skukuza
Credits: Singh's

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I read in a Thornybush blog, that Mapoza's eye problem is a genetic issue, likely had it since birth. I wonder, especially given that it has happened to two of these brothers, if it might be the same issue with the Biyamatis. I know there has also been some speculation that it may be a type of worm that has done this to them as well.

From what I've heard from rangers of Klaserie/Thornybush. The Mapoza male received a kick from a Giraffe when he was sub-adult

You may well be right, I suppose it could be from any number of reasons as @Tr1x24 mentioned. I had to go and find it, but this is the blog I was referring to, stating it is from Glaucoma, I originally found it in the Lion Tales thread mentioned by @Potato I believe. I know the blog also mentioned that Mapoza's brother was killed during a buffalo hunt, perhaps the same incident caused his eye problem as well. 

https://www.thornybush.com/lion-one-eye/

From Rudi Hulshof, 10th August 2020 in my Facebook post

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He's a lucky boy to have survived a kick from a giraffe as a 1 year old cub. Crazy!
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(03-22-2023, 01:33 AM)Timbavati Wrote: From Rudi Hulshof, 10th August 2020 in my Facebook post

Isnt it unknown from where 2 Mapozas came ?
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1/3 gomondwane male, Tank
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