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Lions of Sabi Sands
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MALAMALA TODAY: September 20th. 2 lion sightings: The Eyrefield pride have recently gone through a dark and tragic period of uncertainty with the loss of their territory and the untimely deaths of pride members (1 lioness and 4 cubs). However, it appears as though the 2 remaining lionesses have taken the first steps towards ensuring the survival of one of our longest serving prides- they were viewed in the company of 3 of the formidable Mantimahle males.
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Styx - Elephant Plains Game Lodge - Dawie Jacobs Photography
17 Sept 2017 Styx lion pride this morning on drive with Elephant Plains Game Lodge and @thedawiejacobs_photography  *This image is copyright of its original author
The Mhangene pride has returned... It's going to a be an interesting 24 hours
Credits: Savannah Private Game Reserve  *This image is copyright of its original author
Credits: Savanna Lodge
The Mhangene pride, consisting of 16 members made a few excursions west, and treated us to some fantastic sightings!  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author What is exciting is that it seems the Ximungwe females are becoming more confident by the day. They do not seem to be sticking to the edge of the reserve as much as they used to, and are moving into the central parts more regularly. They have not met up with the Majingilane males that we know of yet. This will be indicative of their confidence levels if, and when, it happens.  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author Sadly the Ottawa pride has lost the two younger cubs, and is back to four. The two adult females are still accompanied by the sub-adult male and female. They are getting close to adulthood, and it is becoming more and more likely that they will survive a take over from new males. But that does not seem to be happening anytime soon, and the females were already mating with the Majingilane coalition. If a litter comes of this, it is extremely unlikely that they will survive however, as the Majingilane males are almost certain not to last long enough to protect them.  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author
Tsalala young male
Credits: Umkumbe  *This image is copyright of its original author
Tsalala young male
Credits: Umkumbe  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author
 *This image is copyright of its original author
Looks like the third Styx femlaes has also cubs
Hope 6+new cubs grow to independence https://www.instagram.com/p/BZW0X8nni5Y/...=236875058
I have a two questions
Which lion in sabi sands do you think is the biggest? And does someone know if the nkuhuma male junior, son of the matimbas still lives?
The incredible Mhangene pride are still around... This morning they finished off a sub-adult buffalo, before moving onto a termite mound. Some hyena caught their attention, allowing me the opportunity to get this photo on a cloudy day!
Credits: Savannah PGR  *This image is copyright of its original author
 (09-25-2017, 08:52 PM)Geert Wrote: Which lion in sabi sands do you think is the biggest? Difficult to know, but I would say it's between some of the Birmingham males or the Mantimahle males. Quote:And does someone know if the nkuhuma male junior, son of the matimbas still lives? Yes, and he has a young partner. I think they were last seen to the north of the sabi sands. (09-25-2017, 11:52 PM)Tshokwane Wrote:(09-25-2017, 08:52 PM)Geert Wrote: Which lion in sabi sands do you think is the biggest? Thanks for the response, is Junior the son of the northern or the southern matimbas? (09-26-2017, 12:57 AM)Geert Wrote:Southern matimbas(09-25-2017, 11:52 PM)Tshokwane Wrote:(09-25-2017, 08:52 PM)Geert Wrote: Which lion in sabi sands do you think is the biggest?
Those 9 magheni males will be a fore to be reckoned with I mean if they stick together no coalition will be able to take them down.
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