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Fig Tree Boys
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Nyekundo with one of his Enkoyonai cubs: the 4'km features are more and more visible on these two guys...
Credit to beckys_wildlife_photography https://www.instagram.com/p/CplX2VLuBw_/...mMyMTA2M2Y=  *This image is copyright of its original author
 (03-15-2023, 11:23 AM)BigLion39 Wrote: Nyekendu has that Lipstick "muzzle" imho.! Indeed, he resemblances a lot to his infamous Lipstick grandfather in this pose! I also think they have many similarities by their face structures, muzzles and nose. Here is an old photo from Peter Rettig of Lipstick in a similar pose with Topi Plains Pride member young Longneck when she was only 3 years old. Thanks for the great photo to Peter Rettig  *This image is copyright of its original author
Osupaat and Nyekundo are hunting for a cape buffalo with their Enkoyonai pride's contribution recently:
The guys are even more matured since then, their manes have darkened a lot like the 4'km bloodline was used to it.
Osupaat had injuries around the time they posted this buffalo hunt video. Not sure it was confirmed from the hunt, they might have had a run in with the 4 Lemek Boys. I didn't see any pics of Nyekendu but he was with him. Not sure if he was injured. Wasn't life threatening tho from what I saw thank God.
Osupaat
Credit to Daniel Charles Bailey  *This image is copyright of its original author Recently they spend more of their time with ex-Moniko/Sankai pride after the former pride males are no longer with them (one of them was killed by the Sala's and after that Fig Tree Boys chased out the remaining one). As it was reported one or so days ago at a morning they've had another confrontation with 2 of the Black Rock Boys Olobor&Oloshipa again after they crossed the Talek river and intruded to Sankai pride's territory. But this time there wasn't so much back and forth chasing like last time, as Osupaat&Nyekundo ousted quickly back the 2 Black Rock Boys. With this the Fig Tree Boys probably also indicated that they are looking for the Sankai's territory as their own for now. This means that they're dominant over at least one another remarkable pride around OMC next to Enkoyonai pride now. Very interesting.
Osupaat/Nykendu have been hanging with a few Moniko-Sankai lionesses for a bit now. Last Dikdik boy was seen with the other Moniko-Sankai lionesses with the remaining offspring, I would guess hiding out from the likes of other coalitions since his last brother was killed. Changes are occurring! I haven't heard anything on the remaining Dikdik boy and Sankaiioness/offspring in about a month or so now. Im happy Fig Tree Boys gave Oloshipa/Olobor the boot pretty quick with no blood-shed. Hopefully they get the message.
Great sighting of Osupaat with Enkoyonai pride
In the far distance we can see Nyekundo as well (i think).
Nyekendu has been missing for over 1 month. Many sightings of Osupaat and Enkoyunai Pride since then. Unfortunately, it's not like the times when Ololparpit/Olbarnoti dominated the area, there are many grazing groups of cattle passing through OMC currently so there's a good chance lions will be disappearing in that area. Plus 2 Fig Tree Boys already got caught alone by Lemek Boys so there's that possibility Nyekendu could have been killed. Also Fig Tree Boys also control breakaway Moniko-Sankai pride and they have not been seen for a while, Nyekendu could possibly be with them. My opinion, I think we lost Nyekendu. Such a shame and Osupaat will not be able to keep the prides with big coalitions on his tail. If so he should link up with his 2 older sons and he'll be ok. Big loss if Nyekendu is gone.
(02-20-2024, 01:05 PM)BigLion39 Wrote: Nyekendu has been missing for over 1 month. Many sightings of Osupaat and Enkoyunai Pride since then. Unfortunately, it's not like the times when Ololparpit/Olbarnoti dominated the area, there are many grazing groups of cattle passing through OMC currently so there's a good chance lions will be disappearing in that area. Plus 2 Fig Tree Boys already got caught alone by Lemek Boys so there's that possibility Nyekendu could have been killed. Also Fig Tree Boys also control breakaway Moniko-Sankai pride and they have not been seen for a while, Nyekendu could possibly be with them. My opinion, I think we lost Nyekendu. Such a shame and Osupaat will not be able to keep the prides with big coalitions on his tail. If so he should link up with his 2 older sons and he'll be ok. Big loss if Nyekendu is gone.How old are his two older sons and from which pride are these sons from? (02-21-2024, 08:00 AM)Robot00 Wrote: How old are his two older sons and from which pride are these sons from?They're from Enkoyonai pride and both of them are almost 3 years old i think (were born sometime in 2021) I don't think that Osupaat will ever be join to and hang out with his sons but those 2 young guys will play a key role in maintaining and passing of their fathers/grandfathers/great-grandfathers legendary 4'km bloodline. (02-23-2024, 07:29 AM)Redroadmale Wrote: Hope Osupaat can hold his territory for another year for the cubs Well chances are very slim and will depend on if Lemek Boys want more prides. They are a powerful coalition of 4 and have had run-ins with both Fig Tree Boys already. Plus Osuppat, his 2 sons, and the whole pride will have to dodge the huge herds of cattle currently grazing in the Conservancy. Not sure people grasp the density of how much livestock is there and in the Mara. Rangers and guides, not all of them, but most, don't want people sharing pics and videos of the cattle and sheep. One poor tourist was just there and was attacked on social media by guides because he shared photos. He was actually there looking for Nyekendu. These photos were taken a few days ago by YanYanYan, a tourist and they were taken in OMC in Enkoyunai Pride territory. Like I said he was there with his family, spent over $10k U.S., he was looking for Nyekendu, and instead saw many herds of cattle. He wasn't a happy camper.  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author
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