Coalitions of Kruger National Park

[Spalea]

6 adult male lions... Impressive this "Gomondwane coalition" ! Are they ruling over a megapride ? What is the size of their territory ? Reply

[Gamiz]

@Skybed @Spalea On page #3 of this thread you can read about them. Reply

[Skybed]

yes I remember reading about them somewhere. These pictures were taken in 2011.Thanks @Gamiz for narrowing down my search :)

Given that the video was taken on the 20th Sep 2014 and that the Gomondwane coalition was ousted by the Sheshangeni last year, I would presume the cubs were sired by the Gomondwane.

I am just guessing btw. Anyways i am really impressed by how dark the manes of each individual are. Reply

[Skybed]

This is the video of them in action Reply

[Pckts]

So many dark manes, which one is the most dominate? Reply

[Tshokwane]

(07-29-2016, 01:39 AM)Pckts Wrote: So many dark manes, which one is the most dominate?

To be fair, no idea.

I think there are only two of them left now, they're already old males. Reply

[Ngala]

From Jock Safari Lodge:
"For several months, after the pride takeover of the Eastern Bank male lions, the Stolsnek males were not seen. 2 of the 4 males’ carcasses were found but there was no sign of the other 2 males. 
A few days ago, 9 young lions form the Gabbro pride killed an adult male giraffe, a short distance from the Lodge. Whilst Rangers & Guests were viewing the feast, 2 huge males ran in from nowhere and chased the youngsters away from the giraffe kill. To everyone’s surprise the males were identified as the 2 remaining Stolsnek males. 
They are in good condition and we assume that they kept a low profile for several months in a remote part of the Kruger whilst the Eastern Bank Males settled down with the Biyamiti Weir pride. Photo by Estiaan Houy."

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[Ngala]

(07-29-2016, 10:47 PM)Ngala Wrote: From Jock Safari Lodge:
"For several months, after the pride takeover of the Eastern Bank male lions, the Stolsnek males were not seen. 2 of the 4 males’ carcasses were found but there was no sign of the other 2 males. 
A few days ago, 9 young lions form the Gabbro pride killed an adult male giraffe, a short distance from the Lodge. Whilst Rangers & Guests were viewing the feast, 2 huge males ran in from nowhere and chased the youngsters away from the giraffe kill. To everyone’s surprise the males were identified as the 2 remaining Stolsnek males. 
They are in good condition and we assume that they kept a low profile for several months in a remote part of the Kruger whilst the Eastern Bank Males settled down with the Biyamiti Weir pride. Photo by Estiaan Houy."

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EDIT: The rangers of the Jock concession have misidentified this two males. The two males sighted are in reality the two Fourways males. Reply

[Ngala]

Shishangeni males.

Photo and information credits: Brian Rode
"The Grumpy Shish Male."

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Photo and information credits: Kruger PRIDE Safaris
"1 Of the Shishangeni males. There was a female lying behind the rocks but only graced us with a tail flick every now and then."

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[Tshokwane]

(08-03-2016, 06:42 PM)Ngala Wrote:

(07-29-2016, 10:47 PM)Ngala Wrote: From Jock Safari Lodge:
"For several months, after the pride takeover of the Eastern Bank male lions, the Stolsnek males were not seen. 2 of the 4 males’ carcasses were found but there was no sign of the other 2 males. 
A few days ago, 9 young lions form the Gabbro pride killed an adult male giraffe, a short distance from the Lodge. Whilst Rangers & Guests were viewing the feast, 2 huge males ran in from nowhere and chased the youngsters away from the giraffe kill. To everyone’s surprise the males were identified as the 2 remaining Stolsnek males. 
They are in good condition and we assume that they kept a low profile for several months in a remote part of the Kruger whilst the Eastern Bank Males settled down with the Biyamiti Weir pride. Photo by Estiaan Houy."

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EDIT: The rangers of the Jock concession have misidentified this two males. The two males sighted are in reality the two Fourways males.

Amazing! It's so good to see them again. I had seen some pics of the Blonde male, the older one and the one in this pic, judging by his eyes, seems to be the other one, the son of the Majingilane. Reply

[Gamiz]

Male Lion, early morning near Mpondo Dam. KNP

Nikon D4, 300mm f2.8 + TC1.4 (420mm) f5.6, 1/800, ISO 1600, EV -1.0

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[Fareed]

Can anyone help with all known lion prides and their territories in Kruger National Park? Reply

[sanjay]

This is an amazing video sighted at Kruger national park and reported by wild wings safaris.
A leopard narrowly escaped the lions.

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[Spalea]

@sanjay:

The leopard was very hot ! We could have believed that these lionesses came at a slow pace and invited themselves to eat... Reply

[Gamiz]

Mating pair, one of the Jock Males, S21, Kruger National Park
Credits to Graeme Mitchley

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