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Lions of Timbavati

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(07-09-2022, 11:40 PM)Timbavati Wrote: Mongawane males on the prowl at Makanyi Lodge. Images by Khalil Ibrajim, June 30, 2022

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Great to have an update of this coalition. Wishing these kings good and long life!!
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(07-09-2022, 11:40 PM)Timbavati Wrote: Mongawane males on the prowl at Makanyi Lodge. Images by Khalil Ibrajim, June 30, 2022

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While they are both looking very fantastic, TYM is becoming super impressive. just like his fathers.
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1/6 black dam male is mating with runaway female of kapama in Thornybush. The male has a slight limp. 


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One of the masungulo males eating another male lion. Presumably one of the young Kudyela boys 

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(07-10-2022, 05:09 PM)Tonpa Wrote: One of the masungulo males eating another male lion. Presumably one of the young Kudyela boys 

Oh, shame for that boy.. How many Kudyela young males there is?
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(07-10-2022, 05:40 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote:
(07-10-2022, 05:09 PM)Tonpa Wrote: One of the masungulo males eating another male lion. Presumably one of the young Kudyela boys 

Oh, shame for that boy.. How many Kudyela young males there is?

There's supposed to be six, but I've only seen five on the cams. Some of them are younger though and look like females from a distance, so potentially there's still five of them alive now.
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(07-10-2022, 05:45 PM)Tonpa Wrote: There's supposed to be six, but I've only seen five on the cams. Some of them are younger though and look like females from a distance, so potentially there's still five of them alive now

This killed young male looks big tho, hope it isnt famous male with missing ear.
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(07-10-2022, 05:45 PM)Tonpa Wrote:
(07-10-2022, 05:40 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote:
(07-10-2022, 05:09 PM)Tonpa Wrote: One of the masungulo males eating another male lion. Presumably one of the young Kudyela boys 

Oh, shame for that boy.. How many Kudyela young males there is?

There's supposed to be six, but I've only seen five on the cams. Some of them are younger though and look like females from a distance, so potentially there's still five of them alive now.

I dont know much about these boys, who are their fathers and are they territorial?
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(07-10-2022, 07:13 PM)Mdz123 Wrote:
(07-10-2022, 05:45 PM)Tonpa Wrote:
(07-10-2022, 05:40 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote:
(07-10-2022, 05:09 PM)Tonpa Wrote: One of the masungulo males eating another male lion. Presumably one of the young Kudyela boys 

Oh, shame for that boy.. How many Kudyela young males there is?

There's supposed to be six, but I've only seen five on the cams. Some of them are younger though and look like females from a distance, so potentially there's still five of them alive now.

I dont know much about these boys, who are their fathers and are they territorial?

Their fathers are the machaton males. I think they are still in the "Run away from male lions" stage, but they "occupy" a corner of their fathers former territory that the Masungulo males haven't really ventured into yet. I think their recent vocalising led to the masungulo males coming in and this happening.
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I asked a guest and it was this male that was killed. Doesn't appear to be the one-ear male
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(07-10-2022, 05:09 PM)Tonpa Wrote: One of the masungulo males eating another male lion. Presumably one of the young Kudyela boys 


Any apparent reason?? Is it a take over?? Never mind, I read your posting above and provided answer to my question!!
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(07-10-2022, 08:19 PM)Tonpa Wrote: I asked a guest and it was this male that was killed. Doesn't appear to be the one-ear male
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How sad. This young boy looks bulky.
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"Full and happy? Xipelupelu pride on this mornings drive" by sabrewildlife



Controlled by the Machatons interestingly 
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Not sure if it’s appropriate but thought I’d share that Aruna Pavithran, a moderator and sensational contributor to the Timbavati FB Group has reportedly passed away.   I’ve lost count on the amount of lion history I’ve learned from her posts in that group.   Very saddened at her loss.   May she RIP.
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