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Lions of Sabi Sands

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Lack of confidence probably. They may have gotten in (Non Violent) confrontations with Nym and Sym and the Mhangeni pride and have backed out for a bit. .
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Londolozi

''The more recent Tailless female after losing her tail in the same set of strange circumstances as her mother.''

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(06-27-2021, 06:02 PM)Tonpa Wrote: It's interesting that with all the free real estate around Sabi at the moment, the plains camp males are choosing to hang around Northern Sabi in Avoca territory

That was in Londolozi..

After demise of OM, PC and Styx/NK are most often seen it that "free" area..
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Have there been any sightings of the Mangheni lioness that has been away from the main pride along with a few cubs?
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Nothing sadly
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Talamatis + DM on WE this afternoon, they had just crossed over from the Manyeleti 

I think it was 10 members + DM
I see all 3 males, "Stompie" Sub-adult, Silver eye, and the female with the missing ear tip. Seemed maybe the older lionesses were missing 

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(06-27-2021, 10:18 PM)Tonpa Wrote: Talamatis + DM on WE this afternoon, they had just crossed over from the Manyeleti 

I think it was 10 members + DM
I see all 3 males, "Stompie" Sub-adult, Silver eye, and the female with the missing ear tip. Seemed maybe the older lionesses were missing 

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No one was unaccounted for. The Selati daughter was the one running after the hyena. Another older lioness was lost and looking for the pride... she’ll find them soon I’m sure. The last female is denning, and her adult daughter is keeping her company. This is just how larger prides operate. They won’t be all on top of each other 24/7.
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Sorry, I meant "Missing" as in "not present", not missing as in MIA
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Ximungwe and cub? or too small?
Not sure where exactly Silvan Safari is, and where they traverse
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The Southern Pride lioness and her cubs were seen with a waterbuck kill and then moved around with full stomachs, exploring their surroundings. Also, Gore has been seen spending most of his time with them lately. 


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(06-26-2021, 12:26 AM)Tr1x24 Wrote:
(06-25-2021, 11:17 PM)lionuk Wrote: All 7 Styx cubs were seen today climbing on the buffalo carcass.

Is this the carcass of Othawa subadults??

I just found out the answer and, yes that this was the carcass of Othawa subadults. The N'was males stole it from them. That means they are aware of their presence.

The latest news is that the 3 N'was males were seen today again sniffing around Umkumbe area, trying to pick the scent of other lions (presumably the Othawa subadults) that had passed the area. I don't know where the Othawa subadults are currently at. Despite that, like you, I hope they go back to the western sector for their safety.

Just received a message from the ranger, the Othawa subadults were seen not far from the Southern Pride. That probably explains why Gore spends his time with them as a protection, while the other 3 were seen trying to pick the scent of other lions (presumably the Othawa subadults).
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(06-28-2021, 06:44 PM)lionuk Wrote: I just found out the answer and, yes that this was the carcass of Othawa subadults. The N'was males stole it from them. That means they are aware of their presence.

The latest news is that the 3 N'was males were seen today again sniffing around Umkumbe area, trying to pick the scent of other lions (presumably the Othawa subadults) that had passed the area. I don't know where the Othawa subadults are currently at. Despite that, like you, I hope they go back to the western sector for their safety.

Just received a message from the ranger, the Othawa subadults were seen not far from the Southern Pride. That probably explains why Gore spends his time with them as a protection, while the other 3 were seen trying to pick the scent of other lions (presumably the Othawa subadults).

Hm, they might not be after Othawas in Umkumbe, if Othawas are near SP in Sabi Sabi..

Regardless, dangerous situation for Othawas, hanging in their territory..
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(06-28-2021, 07:18 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote:
(06-28-2021, 06:44 PM)lionuk Wrote: I just found out the answer and, yes that this was the carcass of Othawa subadults. The N'was males stole it from them. That means they are aware of their presence.

The latest news is that the 3 N'was males were seen today again sniffing around Umkumbe area, trying to pick the scent of other lions (presumably the Othawa subadults) that had passed the area. I don't know where the Othawa subadults are currently at. Despite that, like you, I hope they go back to the western sector for their safety.

Just received a message from the ranger, the Othawa subadults were seen not far from the Southern Pride. That probably explains why Gore spends his time with them as a protection, while the other 3 were seen trying to pick the scent of other lions (presumably the Othawa subadults).

Hm, they might not be after Othawas in Umkumbe, if Othawas are near SP in Sabi Sabi..

Regardless, dangerous situation for Othawas, hanging in their territory..
For clarification, how far is Umkumbe from SP in Sabi Sabi?

The subadults probably passed Umkumbe previously..
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Not sure where to dump this one so i'll put it here
Southern Avocas and Plains Camp pride




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Just did a little research to find the distance from Umkumbe to Sabi Sabi and it is around 7.7km. Isn't it where Southern Pride is from Umkumbe?
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