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Lions of Sabi Sands

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(09-14-2020, 01:42 AM)Tr1x24 Wrote: More of Mbiri boys on WildEarth :


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He is still the tallest of them, as he is the oldest of them, but size difference is not that noticeable as it was before, as Mbiri boys grew alot recently..

They're looking healthy and yes,them have grown a lot!. I remember when the Nharu was almost the double of size comparing with the Mbiri boys,I believe if they not are force to left the area the N. Avoca are on a hard trouble!
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Close-up of the one of the Southern Avoca males showing his impressive sets of teeth at MalaMala Game Reserve
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One of the big and beautiful Kambula lionesses 
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Sabi Sand-MalaMala Game Reserve,Posted: Sept 13.,2020.

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A Kambula female feeding of a Kudu carcass that she has hunt
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(09-14-2020, 01:42 AM)Tr1x24 Wrote: More of Mbiri boys on WildEarth :


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Nharu male:


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He is still the tallest of them, as he is the oldest of them, but size difference is not that noticeable as it was before, as Mbiri boys grew alot recently..

good that the 4th male reunited with them.
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Ahmed Laher: " Djuma sabi sands "... Picture below.

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Ahmed Laher: " On a recent trip to arathusa (sabi sands)
We were at a sighting with a leopardess and her 2 sub adult cubs sitting at the bottom of the tree which had some remains of an impala kill, while watching the 3 leopards we noticed there attention turned and they ran and climbed a tree nearby for safety from 2 male lions and a lioness that came charging in,the lioness was very determined to try and get to the leopards but they were too high up, the scent of the carcus caught her attention and motivated her to climb up a tree to get a meal which is unusual behavior..."



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These boys have an advantage in the Nharu male. Lions that had leaders that were older achieved great success in their takeovers. The Mapogos in Makhulu, the Matimbas in Ndunha, the Birminghams in Nsuku, the Mantimahle in the Boss etc. It will be interesting to see what they do and how the Avocas react. They are scattered and injured and are inexperienced in takeovers unlike the Bboys and their older brothers in the south who put fear into the N'was when they caught wind. I'm not that worried for the Nkuhuma and Talamati but more for the Ximunghwe lioness who has 1 small cub.
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(09-14-2020, 02:13 AM)TinoArmando Wrote: One of the big and beautiful Kambula lionesses 
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It seems she is also Lactating like her sister.
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(09-14-2020, 03:12 PM)Slayerd Wrote: These boys have an advantage in the Nharu male. Lions that had leaders that were older achieved great success in their takeovers. The Mapogos in Makhulu, the Matimbas in Ndunha, the Birminghams in Nsuku, the Mantimahle in the Boss etc. It will be interesting to see what they do and how the Avocas react. They are scattered and injured and are inexperienced in takeovers unlike the Bboys and their older brothers in the south who put fear into the N'was when they caught wind. I'm not that worried for the Nkuhuma and Talamati but more for the Ximunghwe lioness who has 1 small cub.

S. Avocas didnt chase N'ws.

People underestimate N. Avocas because they didnt faught for their territory, but those 3 brothers together didnt take any shit from older males in their nomadic life, they beat Scorro and 2 S. Matimbas 3 years ago, S. Matimbas at that time where still strong males, and 3 N. Avocas at the age of only 4.5 yrs old almost killed them..

Biggest disadvantage for N. Avocas are that they are split, no 2 males has a chance vs 4 males, but all 3 together would be hard to beat for 4 young males, DM is a monster..

Will be interesting to see if DM will reunite with his brothers if young Mbiris start roaring in between them..
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First thing this morning we found tracks of this male lion and heard him calling far in the distance.  As we got closer to the area, he was spotted moving along a dry riverbed, contact calling as he went.
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The N’waswitshaka/Ndzenga males kill two Wild Dog pups.
Fortunately the remainder of the pups managed to escape with out injuries.
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A heart wrenching event, but a reminder that nature has no boundaries.
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Sabi Sand-Lion Sands,Posted: 14/09/2020

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(09-14-2020, 04:23 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote:
(09-14-2020, 03:12 PM)Slayerd Wrote: These boys have an advantage in the Nharu male. Lions that had leaders that were older achieved great success in their takeovers. The Mapogos in Makhulu, the Matimbas in Ndunha, the Birminghams in Nsuku, the Mantimahle in the Boss etc. It will be interesting to see what they do and how the Avocas react. They are scattered and injured and are inexperienced in takeovers unlike the Bboys and their older brothers in the south who put fear into the N'was when they caught wind. I'm not that worried for the Nkuhuma and Talamati but more for the Ximunghwe lioness who has 1 small cub.

S. Avocas didnt chase N'ws.

People underestimate N. Avocas because they didnt faught for their territory, but those 3 brothers together didnt take any shit from older males in their nomadic life, they beat Scorro and 2 S. Matimbas 3 years ago, S. Matimbas at that time where still strong males, and 3 N. Avocas at the age of only 4.5 yrs old almost killed them..

Biggest disadvantage for N. Avocas are that they are split, no 2 males has a chance vs 4 males, but all 3 together would be hard to beat for 4 young males, DM is a monster..

Will be interesting to see if DM will reunite with his brothers if young Mbiris start roaring in between them..
As far I remember apparently the S.Avoca males have chasing the N'waswitshaka males a couple of months ago in Kruger National Park,However the four N'waswitshaka  at that time were still young and his mane not was developed like they has now,therefore they chased them off,but now I doubt that they are able to chased again,specially by the size that they has
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(09-14-2020, 04:23 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote:
(09-14-2020, 03:12 PM)Slayerd Wrote: These boys have an advantage in the Nharu male. Lions that had leaders that were older achieved great success in their takeovers. The Mapogos in Makhulu, the Matimbas in Ndunha, the Birminghams in Nsuku, the Mantimahle in the Boss etc. It will be interesting to see what they do and how the Avocas react. They are scattered and injured and are inexperienced in takeovers unlike the Bboys and their older brothers in the south who put fear into the N'was when they caught wind. I'm not that worried for the Nkuhuma and Talamati but more for the Ximunghwe lioness who has 1 small cub.

S. Avocas didnt chase N'ws.

People underestimate N. Avocas because they didnt faught for their territory, but those 3 brothers together didnt take any shit from older males in their nomadic life, they beat Scorro and 2 S. Matimbas 3 years ago, S. Matimbas at that time where still strong males, and 3 N. Avocas at the age of only 4.5 yrs old almost killed them..

Biggest disadvantage for N. Avocas are that they are split, no 2 males has a chance vs 4 males, but all 3 together would be hard to beat for 4 young males, DM is a monster..

Will be interesting to see if DM will reunite with his brothers if young Mbiris start roaring in between them..

S Avocas did chase the N'was at the start of the year at Skakuza Kruger border. There was a video. Also the N Avocas are inexperienced in takeovers, thats what I said. This was mentioned by Safari Live yesterday as well. They caught the Matimbas at 12 years and both were nomads in terrible condition at the time and were separated both times. The N Avocas are not only scattered but also injured. Said yesterday by Safari Live, DM has a limp and so does Blondie. Mohawk is the healthiest but apparently has TB though its not a problem at the moment. This obviously doesn't mean they will be pushovers, it just shows their poor state at this very moment in time. DM is apparently a monster in size but lacks experience in fighting other lions and is alone and injured rn. Also I'm just pointing out that the Mbiri have a leader in the Nharu and that's an advantage for them not against the Avocas specifically but as a coalition. When he grows and becomes more confident, so does the coalition.
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Birmingham males - Mfumo and Nsuku roaring at Londolozi Game Reserve
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