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(02-03-2023, 09:51 PM)afortich Wrote:
(02-03-2023, 03:53 PM)Tonpa Wrote: BDM slide 1, Kruger Male slide 2, then more BDM 


Good looking boys. How old is the Kruger male??

Not too sure, I think it's estimated he's around the same age as the avocas
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At 55:16, there is a short clip of a guide who says that something is going on, possibly between the BDMs and S8 and family. It is not clear what is happening, first he mentions there are reports of a lion down, and that they are unable to locate S8, but then he says he does not believe there was any sort of fight, and that they will return in the morning. Very confusing at this point, just as it sounds to be confusing for the guide as well.




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(02-04-2023, 02:09 AM)BA0701 Wrote: At 55:16, there is a short clip of a guide who says that something is going on, possibly between the BDMs and S8 and family. It is not clear what is happening, first he mentions there are reports of a lion down, and that they are unable to locate S8, but then he says he does not believe there was any sort of fight, and that they will return in the morning. Very confusing at this point, just as it sounds to be confusing for the guide as well.

Talamati breakaways where seen now on Djuma Cam, all members accounted for, but S8 male was not present.
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(02-04-2023, 02:35 AM)Tr1x24 Wrote:
(02-04-2023, 02:09 AM)BA0701 Wrote: At 55:16, there is a short clip of a guide who says that something is going on, possibly between the BDMs and S8 and family. It is not clear what is happening, first he mentions there are reports of a lion down, and that they are unable to locate S8, but then he says he does not believe there was any sort of fight, and that they will return in the morning. Very confusing at this point, just as it sounds to be confusing for the guide as well.

Talamati breakaways where seen now on Djuma Cam, all members accounted for, but S8 male was not present.

I hope S8 is alright, and if he is, that he gets back to them before the BDMs do harm to those cubs. He's been doing this for awhile, so I think he is a wily old veteran.
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(02-04-2023, 02:09 AM)BA0701 Wrote: At 55:16, there is a short clip of a guide who says that something is going on, possibly between the BDMs and S8 and family. It is not clear what is happening, first he mentions there are reports of a lion down, and that they are unable to locate S8, but then he says he does not believe there was any sort of fight, and that they will return in the morning. Very confusing at this point, just as it sounds to be confusing for the guide as well.





Wao. Let's wait and see, I hope there was no fight and the S8 and Talamatis are ok.
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(02-04-2023, 02:39 AM)afortich Wrote:
(02-04-2023, 02:09 AM)BA0701 Wrote: At 55:16, there is a short clip of a guide who says that something is going on, possibly between the BDMs and S8 and family. It is not clear what is happening, first he mentions there are reports of a lion down, and that they are unable to locate S8, but then he says he does not believe there was any sort of fight, and that they will return in the morning. Very confusing at this point, just as it sounds to be confusing for the guide as well.





Wao. Let's wait and see, I hope there was no fight and the S8 and Talamatis are ok.

@Tr1x24 just stated that the Talamatis are all accounted for, but that S8 hasn't been seen.
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(02-04-2023, 02:41 AM)BA0701 Wrote:
(02-04-2023, 02:39 AM)afortich Wrote:
(02-04-2023, 02:09 AM)BA0701 Wrote: At 55:16, there is a short clip of a guide who says that something is going on, possibly between the BDMs and S8 and family. It is not clear what is happening, first he mentions there are reports of a lion down, and that they are unable to locate S8, but then he says he does not believe there was any sort of fight, and that they will return in the morning. Very confusing at this point, just as it sounds to be confusing for the guide as well.





Wao. Let's wait and see, I hope there was no fight and the S8 and Talamatis are ok.

@Tr1x24 just stated that the Talamatis are all accounted for, but that S8 hasn't been seen.

Great news. S8 worries me the most because no matter how huge you are when outnumber in the animal reign, because for humans it doesn't always apply in a 2vs1 or even 3vs1.
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I assume this might be the video @Tr1x24 was referring to, the Djuma Dam Cam capturing the Talamati Breakaways.




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The 2 Black Dam males deal with pesky hyenas




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Still no sign of S8, but the rest of the Talamati Breakaways appears just fine. Interesting story of a Styx female fighting with 5 Birmingham males, when they took the pride from the Matimbas as well.




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Kruger male with Torchwoods on WE :





Did anyone get count how many females and subs?
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(02-04-2023, 10:45 PM)lionuk Wrote: The 2 Black Dam males deal with pesky hyenas




Glad to hear they're still in the Sabi Sands. They looks so good
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Has it been determined as to whom exactly got chased by the Black Dam males? I ask because I saw a post on Twitter stating it was the Kruger male that was chased not the S8 male. Just trying to get a clear understanding of the situation.

Edit: Appears that the post I was referring to on Twitter has been removed. I guess just disregard this post of mine then, lol.
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(02-05-2023, 03:41 AM)Mwk85 Wrote: Has it been determined as to whom exactly got chased by the Black Dam males? I ask because I saw a post on Twitter stating it was the Kruger male that was chased not the S8 male. Just trying to get a clear understanding of the situation.

As far as I know, no. Only info we have gotten since last night was that some sort of interaction happened between opposing lions, it was stated that a lion was reported down, but then stated that no altercation was believed to have happened, and that the guides would return in the morning to investigate. The morning was today, and there has been no further word since. All I do know is that the Talamati Breakaways have since been seen a couple of times, with everyone accounted for, but S8 has not been seen. The video @Tr1x24 posted of Kruger Male with the Torchwood Pride was taken today, however.
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(02-05-2023, 03:59 AM)BA0701 Wrote:
(02-05-2023, 03:41 AM)Mwk85 Wrote: Has it been determined as to whom exactly got chased by the Black Dam males? I ask because I saw a post on Twitter stating it was the Kruger male that was chased not the S8 male. Just trying to get a clear understanding of the situation.

As far as I know, no. Only info we have gotten since last night was that some sort of interaction happened between opposing lions, it was stated that a lion was reported down, but then stated that no altercation was believed to have happened, and that the guides would return in the morning to investigate. The morning was today, and there has been no further word since. All I do know is that the Talamati Breakaways have since been seen a couple of times, with everyone accounted for, but S8 has not been seen. The video @Tr1x24 posted of Kruger Male with the Torchwood Pride was taken today, however.

Thanks BA, the detailed information you gave is very appreciated on my end!
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