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(11-27-2024, 06:29 PM)KM600 Wrote: A lot of guides especially previous ones from Manyeleti are now going to Mababe depression, I wonder what’s up with that. They’re all saying great things about it too, surprised I only just heard about it this year. Was thinking maybe it’s just better accommodations but Tristan is literally sleeping in tents over there from what I’ve seen, maybe the hype is very real.
I am very excited to see what they report to us from there. Something is certainly drawing them there, perhaps they also grew tired of the HWC that seems to occur so often in Manyeleti, and have found a little known animal paradise.
I think it’s also very refreshing to them, discovering all these new lions and the stories that come with them, Tristan said something similar in one of the posts I sent in here. Then outside of Mababe u have Savuti which speaks for itself in terms of the stories that come with it. I hope they draw interest from other guides and it soon becomes very well known so it’s easier to track for all of us on here.
Lil off topic, I was thinking about creating a lil collage, I think that’s the right name for it anyways, with the 4 Renegades, both M1 / M2 (sticking with these names for the time being as it’s easier) and possibly even the Mababe makes Gaam and Tsunami. I found out pretty quickly there’s not clear headshots for all these males to make one, but if I ever find enough, I’ll put it together. Easier for all of us to see the similarities between brothers, or potential brothers in the case of the Mababe males.
I, myself, can ID all 4 Renegades at times, only when they’re together. Much harder doing it when they’re separated as there’s just not enough footage to the point I can remember their faces 100%.
A collage for reference would be extremely helpful. Personally, I am really glad that this area is getting some much deserved attention, which is great!
11-29-2024, 03:49 PM( This post was last modified: 11-29-2024, 03:50 PM by KM600 )
Apparently both Golden boys may be trying to takeover Mokete Pride, some of their lionesses were seen within close distance from the brothers. Mokete Pride has recently had cubs and I believe their resident males are the 3 Mokete males. I’ve seen a few photos of the Mokete males, they are very much in their prime with nice blonde manes at the top with it blackening towards their chest, kinda like a Sabi Sands lion. Very much in their prime and I’d guess still on the younger side too. With the Golden Boys own pride only being down to one female, it makes sense for them to go searching for other females. Going up against 3 males tho… they’re bold I’ll give them that.
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Adding onto the above comment, one of the Golden Boys was seen mating in the last week and it was most likely a lioness from Mokete Pride. Cubs are too young for the remaining female to begin mating again, and I seen the lioness too, she looked on the younger side, eye perfectly intact compared to the remaining Sexhibe Pride female.
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Video that is possibly recent, of Sekoti, cameraman is on foot, prompting a response from Sekoti. But, if these images are indeed recent, he does appear better than he was.
(12-10-2024, 08:22 PM)BA0701 Wrote: Video that is possibly recent, of Sekoti, cameraman is on foot, prompting a response from Sekoti. But, if these images are indeed recent, he does appear better than he was.
I heard he’s still in poor condition, would make sense given his reaction to the vehicle.
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(12-10-2024, 08:22 PM)BA0701 Wrote: Video that is possibly recent, of Sekoti, cameraman is on foot, prompting a response from Sekoti. But, if these images are indeed recent, he does appear better than he was.
I heard he’s still in poor condition, would make sense given his reaction to the vehicle.
It isn't a vehicle, they are walking up near him, separated only by a barbwire fence. He is far from returned to his finest condition, but he does look better than the last time we saw him.
(12-10-2024, 08:22 PM)BA0701 Wrote: Video that is possibly recent, of Sekoti, cameraman is on foot, prompting a response from Sekoti. But, if these images are indeed recent, he does appear better than he was.
I heard he’s still in poor condition, would make sense given his reaction to the vehicle.
It isn't a vehicle, they are walking up near him, separated only by a barbwire fence. He is far from returned to his finest condition, but he does look better than the last time we saw him.
My bad, didn’t actually watch the video but I assumed that’s what happened. Him acting like that against humans on foot is much more of a normal response. Still separated from his brothers is a big shame too.
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(12-19-2024, 10:48 PM)KM600 Wrote: Mothlokomedi (last remaining Sexhibe lioness) with some of the 8 cubs sired by the Golden Boys.
8 cubs. from a single birthing?! Wow, now that is rebuilding a pride in short order, if I ever heard of it! So many others could use a boost like this, Othawas, Ximungwe, and Tsalala, just to name a few off the top of my head.
(12-19-2024, 10:48 PM)KM600 Wrote: Mothlokomedi (last remaining Sexhibe lioness) with some of the 8 cubs sired by the Golden Boys.
8 cubs. from a single birthing?! Wow, now that is rebuilding a pride in short order, if I ever heard of it! So many others could use a boost like this, Othawas, Ximungwe, and Tsalala, just to name a few off the top of my head.
Those 8 cubs are not all hers (do not know how many are hers or if even have cubs in that 8) it's just that other lionesses except her in the pride magically disappeared. Really quite sad for her situation hoping she raise them all 8 cubs.
12-20-2024, 07:24 PM( This post was last modified: 12-20-2024, 07:24 PM by BA0701 )
(12-20-2024, 03:31 AM)sunless Wrote:
(12-20-2024, 02:53 AM)BA0701 Wrote:
(12-19-2024, 10:48 PM)KM600 Wrote: Mothlokomedi (last remaining Sexhibe lioness) with some of the 8 cubs sired by the Golden Boys.
8 cubs. from a single birthing?! Wow, now that is rebuilding a pride in short order, if I ever heard of it! So many others could use a boost like this, Othawas, Ximungwe, and Tsalala, just to name a few off the top of my head.
Those 8 cubs are not all hers (do not know how many are hers or if even have cubs in that 8) it's just that other lionesses except her in the pride magically disappeared. Really quite sad for her situation hoping she raise them all 8 cubs.
Wow, that is even worse than the Koppies lone female had it, with 5! Wish her the best of luck with her new situation.
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