Lions of Sabi Sands

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Credits: Savanna Lodge

 The Mhangene pride, consisting of 16 members made a few excursions west, and treated us to some fantastic sightings!

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What is exciting is that it seems the Ximungwe females are becoming more confident by the day. They do not seem to be sticking to the edge of the reserve as much as they used to, and are moving into the central parts more regularly. They have not met up with the Majingilane males that we know of yet. This will be indicative of their confidence levels if, and when, it happens.

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Sadly the Ottawa pride has lost the two younger cubs, and is back to four. The two adult females are still accompanied by the sub-adult male and female. They are getting close to adulthood, and it is becoming more and more likely that they will survive a take over from new males. But that does not seem to be happening anytime soon, and the females were already mating with the Majingilane coalition. If a litter comes of this, it is extremely unlikely that they will survive however, as the Majingilane males are almost certain not to last long enough to protect them. 

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