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Lions of Sabi Sands
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Exciting news!!
3 Mbiri + Nharu young males entered Djuma this morning, they where seen few days ago in Buffelshoek.. They are now deep in N. Avocas territory.. Spotted on WildEarth this morning.. 6th Nharu :  *This image is copyright of its original author Lesser maned Mbiri :  *This image is copyright of its original author Other 2 Mbiris:  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author We'll see what are these boys up to, if they stay in this area, this will be a serious test for N. Avocas in the future, as they are split and have a few limps..  (09-13-2020, 03:13 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote: Exciting news!!Good news that the 3rd Mbiri is with them. Was worried that the Orpen Males had gotten him.  (09-13-2020, 03:52 PM)Selati Wrote:(09-13-2020, 03:13 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote: Exciting news!!Good news that the 3rd Mbiri is with them. Was worried that the Orpen Males had gotten him. With Buddy in condition he is in, he rather won't be a threat to anyone. Beside that Tintswalo already couple of times mentioned that those youngsters are big and therefore might be already force to rockon with. (09-13-2020, 04:49 PM)Potato Wrote:They will be strong for sure. Would still worry for their safety if one of them got caught by Junior one on one at this stage. Should be interesting to see if they stay in Sabi Sands or move on.(09-13-2020, 03:52 PM)Selati Wrote:(09-13-2020, 03:13 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote: Exciting news!!Good news that the 3rd Mbiri is with them. Was worried that the Orpen Males had gotten him.  (09-13-2020, 03:13 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote: Exciting news!! Those are very good news. So 4 males where seen in the N Avoca territory (09-13-2020, 05:41 PM)TinoArmando Wrote:(09-13-2020, 03:13 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote: Exciting news!! Depends for who. For sure not for Nkuchuma and Talamati prides. (09-13-2020, 06:14 PM)Potato Wrote: Depends for who. For sure not for Nkuchuma and Talamati prides. Talamati subadults are pretty much safe from these males,they are big enough at almost 2 yrs of age.. Nkuhuma cubs might be in danger yes, if Blondie and Mohawk cant defend them long enough.. But lets not get ahead urselfs, we dont know if Mbiris will stay around and try to challenge Avocas.. As we can see, they looked very nervous as they where in new area for them,we'll se how they will react if they encounter Avocas for the first time.. They just started their nomadic life few months ago, so i dont think they will be trying for takeover already (Tumbelas/Nharus and Nwaswitshakas are 1 plus year in nomadic phase and still didnt challenge any coalitions..) So i think Avocas still have time to chase Mbiris out of their territory, they will be problem in future for sure if they stay around..
"Talamati subadults are pretty much safe from these males,they are big enough at almost 2 yrs of age.. "
I do not think they are old enough yet to potentially feed for themselfs if need be. The other think is that Talamatis currently operate on huge arena so can potentaially dodge from the danger for example moving further towards centrall Manyeleti. "But lets not get ahead urselfs, we dont know if Mbiris will stay around and try to challenge Avocas.. " Yeah, most likely and hopefully they will just move further. "They just started their nomadic life few months ago, so i dont think they will be trying for takeover already (Tumbelas/Nharus and Nwaswitshakas are 1 plus year in nomadic phase and still didnt challenge any coalitions..)" Some spent a lot of time at nomadic life. Others however do not waste time at all like Charlestons, Othawa male or Styx males for example. There is no way to just predict at that point when Mbiris will decide to fight for territorry.
Mbiri and the Nharu young male this morning at Djuma in the heart of the N. Avoca territory!
Interesting times ahead in the Sabi Sands! Djuma-Sabi Sand,Posted: 13/09/2020. Photo credits to: Wildearth  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author
(09-13-2020, 06:47 PM)Potato Wrote: I do not think they are old enough yet to potentially feed for themselfs if need be. The other think is that Talamatis currently operate on huge arena so can potentaially dodge from the danger for example moving further towards centrall Manyeleti Well they cant feed alone right now, but takeovers dont happen over night, that usually takes few month to half a year, and Mbiris would prob first try to settle in that are before making a move.. When all that folds up, subadults will be old enough.. 
Hairy Belly Matimba will have a History like no other. Simply one of the greatest.
Taking down a buffalo https://www.instagram.com/p/CFFCVgpgUjW/...8qs72h17bx (09-13-2020, 06:58 PM)Alex Morala Wrote: Hairy Belly Matimba will have a History like no other. Simply one of the greatest. Wow.. And someone here said few weeks ago that he cant fight other males because of his weak back legs.. But all of sudden he can somehow jump on an adult buffalo and hang on him.. People are still underestimading him..
A fabulous portrait of one of the Northern Avoca males emerging through the darkness!
Photo credit to: Jackie Boshoff Sabi Sand,Posted: 13/09/2020.  *This image is copyright of its original author
(09-13-2020, 07:07 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote:(09-13-2020, 06:58 PM)Alex Morala Wrote: Hairy Belly Matimba will have a History like no other. Simply one of the greatest. HB is still strong and healthy,I'm glad that he was able to hunt the Buffalo,that's is a very good meal for him and the whole Othawa pride!
Intensity!
~ A morning drive in MalaMala! We got news that there was a lone lioness on a kudu kill in the riverbed. We headed there only to find the kill and no lion. A female hyena came and started eating on the kudu, we watched her for a while before a leopard came out of nowhere through the riverbed and chased off the hyena. This big male Leopard ate on the kudu for a while before 3 hyena came and claimed back the kudu. Knowing he had no chance against 3 hyenas he strolled away from the kill. We stayed with the 3 hyena for sometime before they suddenly just ran off in a fright, we just knew that the lioness is close and then she appeared through the long grass. She gave chase at these hyenas and made her presence well know. She claimed back what was hers and ate on it for a while. What an epic morning it was and it all happened around our vehicle. Photo credit to Zali_Photo MalaMala Game Reserve,Posted: 13/09/2020  *This image is copyright of its original author
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