Lions of Manyeleti

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(12-05-2020, 01:25 AM)TinoArmando Wrote:

(12-05-2020, 01:05 AM)Matimbalani Wrote:

(12-04-2020, 10:21 PM)Mistry109 Wrote: Worst news after losing lolparpit, styx and now our beloved jr. 

I have not seen the on beat episode yet, but heard the news from a friend of mine in Manyeleti. I really tried hard to get them to help him as it may have been Anthrax and not a snake bite. I was actually told this by another ranger and was shown pictures to compare symptoms. 

He was 8 years old.... in his prime. He was voted best looking male lion in Manyeleti. He was indeed an incredible male lion. 

I remember him as a cub and then as a young sub adult following his fathers around. He was a big boy! 

He has 5 remaining cubs in the koppies pride, sons and daughters in the Skorro breakaway pride and 4 Mbiri females are pregnant.

Unfortunately, the success of the Orpen coalition rested on Junior's shoulders as Buddy is not in the best condition.

The future belongs to the 4 young Mbiri males. 

If Buddy can form a bond with Red Rd, maybe he has a chance. They both need a partner now. But that is wishful thinking. 

R.I.P to Junior Nkuhuma/Orpen/Matimba

You are survived by your Father/Uncle Hairy Belly, Your Sister/littermate Purple Eye and your offspring. 

Rest now big man, your patrol is over.

Sad news. I was hoping he would make it through.

Years ago I read a book about the Pygmies and a line stuck with me: "If the darkness is, and the darkness is from the forest, then the darkness must be good!"

I hope his cubs and partner make it.

Let's hope! The cubs and Buddy has a tough way to go from now and onwards. Definitely,And without any doubt,The death of Junior had a big impact in the lion dynamics in the Northern Manyeleti

That is yet to be seen. Demise of Orpen males can for sure cause a lot of changes around, but does not have to. We will see which male lions will try now to put a claim on Mbiri pride. Reply