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Lions of Sabi Sands

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(08-21-2023, 09:03 AM)Tylermartin! Wrote: Yes yes but he didn’t ousted darkmane only thing that happened was a few of the female realized the threat and they left the pride to join the new male before things got worse as S8 might’ve been the reason the 3rd talamati boy went missing

S8 definetly ousted DM. DM went nomadic in 2022, he was seen all the way in southern Sabi Sands, later he returned back north to Talamatis, but he was not territorial anymore., yet semi- nomad like Mohawk now.
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Tuesday, 15 August 2023
  • Talamati two young male Lions mobile South along Arathusa Main Road.
Wednesday, 16 August 2023
  • Clan of eleven Spotted Hyena pushed a Lioness off of a young Cape Buffalo kill and chased her up a tree at Lily Pond.
  • Two young male Lions chased off Spotted Hyenas from the young Cape Buffalo kill at Lily Pond.
Thursday, 17 August 2023
  • Two Black Dam male Lions chasing the two Talamati young male Lions from Big Dam towards Londolozi Boundary.
  • Talamati Breakaway pride of Lions consisting of one Lioness, five sub adults and the Imbali male static North of Hardekool.
Friday, 18 August 2023
  • Pack of four African Wild Dogs were competing with eight Spotted Hyenas, Tortoise Pan, male Leopard and Tiyani, female Leopard over an female Impala kill West of Gaby’s Crossing, one young Talamati male Lion chased them all off of the kill.
Saturday, 19 August 2023
  • Talamati Breakaway pride of Lions consisting of one Lioness and five sub adults static North of One Eye Pan junction MMM.
Sunday, 20 August 2023
  • Two Black Dam male Lions static on Marula Bolt Fourway Junction.
https://www.elephantplains.co.za/big-5-b...gust-2023/
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Was that dm jr on the 18th???
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Really not sure. The lighter male was on Djuma on the 18th at sunrise but he was gone by the sunset drive. Tiyanis territory is the far west part of the northern Sabi Sands, bordering Singita but it's not impossible for him to travel there during the day, it's only 5-6km
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Unknown male lion at Malamala?  (credit: unknown)

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(08-23-2023, 06:08 AM)book1206 Wrote: Unknown male lion at Malamala?  (credit: unknown)

Its smaller maned S.Avoca.

Where was this exactly in MalaMala? Looks like he was attacked.
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(08-23-2023, 09:40 AM)Tr1x24 Wrote:
(08-23-2023, 06:08 AM)book1206 Wrote: Unknown male lion at Malamala?  (credit: unknown)

Its smaller maned S.Avoca.

Where was this exactly in MalaMala? Looks like he was attacked.

Oh no they might’ve gotten attacked and separated so he returned home
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Source is wild4_african_photo_safaris on IG, no further posts of him. They posted the Lookout female Leopard and the Nkuhumas after, so Central or North MalaMala?
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(08-23-2023, 11:10 AM)Tonpa Wrote: Source is wild4_african_photo_safaris on IG, no further posts of him. They posted the Lookout female Leopard and the Nkuhumas after, so Central or North MalaMala?

Then prob north, which would make sense if they where seen near Mluwati Concession on their last sighting.

Maybe they got in contact with Mantimahle sons.
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"There has been an increased presence of vultures around the buffalo carcass the Southern Pride has been feeding on over the past few days. This could invite unwanted attention, such as rival lions and hyenas to the area, which would pose a threat to the cubs. This is where the experience of the Southern Pride female came to play - with full bellies she led her cubs away to safety."


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(08-23-2023, 06:08 AM)book1206 Wrote: Unknown male lion at Malamala?  (credit: unknown)

This is unbelievable
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(08-21-2023, 11:55 AM)Tr1x24 Wrote:
(08-21-2023, 09:03 AM)Tylermartin! Wrote: Yes yes but he didn’t ousted darkmane only thing that happened was a few of the female realized the threat and they left the pride to join the new male before things got worse as S8 might’ve been the reason the 3rd talamati boy went missing

S8 definetly ousted DM. DM went nomadic in 2022, he was seen all the way in southern Sabi Sands, later he returned back north to Talamatis, but he was not territorial anymore., yet semi- nomad like Mohawk now.

I don’t think so I think it’s more to it than that
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Its probably more a situation like Skorro. Except he has the advantage that his sons are also heading out so he can hang out with them rather than with a pride that is not his anymore.
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( This post was last modified: 08-23-2023, 08:53 PM by Tr1x24 )

Amahle Ndhzenga chased Skorro Breakaway male (i think this is most appropriate name, to distinguish him from other Skorros) in Londolozi:

https://blog.londolozi.com/2023/08/23/co...l-dispute/

Based of Londolozi, looks like Skorro Breakaway is establishing himself, or atleast he is trying/in process to do so, around empty area around western Londolozi.

Problem is, surrounded by 4 duos, he cant really do much to keep them out, they can bully him easily.

Quite dangerous area for trying to establish yourself as solo male, hope he can stay safe.
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