Lions of Sabi Sands

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(10-05-2022, 11:20 PM)Tonpa Wrote:
Torchwood Pride

• Seven members of this pride were seen around Clarendon Corner on the 1st. Two lionesses and five cubs were seen north of Buffalo Bush Dam on the 5th . Two females were at Clarendon Dam on the 26th . On the 29th, three lionesses and seven cubs were around Clarendon Corner again
  

Sand River Pride

• We recorded four sightings of this pride this month. On the 8th, all 14 members were in F-Bend Open Area. On the 10th, one sub-adult male and four sub-adult females were at Boomers Crossing. These sub-adults moved west overnight and joined the rest of the pride around Rocky Crossing on the 11th . The last sighting of this pride was on the 19th when all of them were in F-Bend Open Area. 
  

Tsalala Pride

• The Marthly lioness made her return to Marthly on the 15th of this month. Following her return, she was seen another three times on the property, after which her pride was named. Unfortunately, she was not with the Mangeni lioness in any of her appearances. 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Really heartbreaking stuff for the young Tsalala Princess. Left alone at such a young age, by her mother's death, likely the result of protecting her. Then to find a friend, only to have her suddenly return to her own pride. Video of her contact calling was crushing to watch, memories of Big Boy immediately came to mind.

Her mother literally did everything she could to pass on all she was able to. Reply