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T I N O · 09-11-2020, 08:44 AM

Stare of a fallen king!
The mighty Black Dam Male who ruled for 5/6 years though the Timbavati,Thornybush and often Klaserie. what a legend he was one of my favourite males, he gained all my respect (as every lion), not only for be considered the largest male in the Greater Kruger area... also by his intelligence!
Thornybush,Posted: July 17.,2019.
Photo credit to: Rudi Hulshof

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BA0701 · 09-11-2020, 09:10 AM

(09-11-2020, 08:39 AM)TinoArmando Wrote: One of the two beautiful Monwana males born in the Monwana pride.
The Monwana bros are oldest living sons of the Black Dam Male, which died recently after being gored by a buffalo and later caught and killed by the two Monwana males, Basically he died by his same bloodline! JUST WOW.
Thornybush,Posted: Sept 11.,2019.
Photo credit to: Callum Pawley

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Has there been any confirmation that he was killed by the Monwana, or is this just more of the confusion that was coming out of there when he died? Thanks!

T I N O · 09-11-2020, 09:15 AM

(09-11-2020, 09:10 AM)BA0701 Wrote:
(09-11-2020, 08:39 AM)TinoArmando Wrote: One of the two beautiful Monwana males born in the Monwana pride.
The Monwana bros are oldest living sons of the Black Dam Male, which died recently after being gored by a buffalo and later caught and killed by the two Monwana males, Basically he died by his same bloodline! JUST WOW.
Thornybush,Posted: Sept 11.,2019.
Photo credit to: Callum Pawley

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Has there been any confirmation that he was killed by the Monwana, or is this just more of the confusion that was coming out of there when he died? Thanks!

Rudi Hulshof confirmed it today on his post about "the Black Dam Male".
Finally they clear up the things.

T I N O · 09-11-2020, 10:18 AM

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The two ross males and the Birmingham pride with the White lions this morning at Orpen, Kruger National Park.
KNP,Posted: Sept 11.,2020.
Photo credits: SANParks WebCam

T I N O · 09-11-2020, 07:21 PM

The River Pride males (Hondo and Xantseham) at Motswari Private Game Reserve.
Motswari,Posted: August 26.,2019.
Photo credits to: Motswari Private Game Reserve

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T I N O · 09-11-2020, 07:58 PM

https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/b...hw-zSoEyFw

Yesterday we flew in with reports and updates about the Mabande male lion. You remember him? He’s the nomadic male who has spent the past few weeks patrolling and marking new territory. During the course of last week, he had a huge showdown with the Trilogy lions, the dominant males of the area.

So, what’s the latest in the Mabande vs Trilogy saga? Well, Mabande was relaxing close to Buffelsdam and managed to give guests a brief sighting. He even engaged in a bit of rolling back and forth to entertain his onlookers. After his fight with the Trilogy, he went scurrying away but now it appears his confidence his back up. Clearly last week didn’t deter this potential king, who wants the Klaserie and the Ross girls for himself.

Although Mabande lay low for a while, he certainly didn’t go running for the hills. He spends plenty of time patrolling turf, scent marking and covering huge ground. Guests from nThambo Tree Camp have actually spotted him casually strolling past camp. He was also seen just outside the ranger’s block at Africa on Foot.

Is this not a dangerous situation for Mabande? Returning to Trilogy traverse? The absolute brazen attitude of Mabande surely is a sign of a burgeoning and brave leader!

So, after being spotted at Buffelsdam, Mabande subsequently left the area because one of the Ross Pride Breakaway lionesses was contact calling. He moved off in the general direction of the calls. The next sighting was of one of the Trilogy males mating with Ross girls!

The following day, the nThambo team spotted one of the Trilogy males just relaxing by himself. Believe it or not, while nThambo were with the handsome Trilogy male, the Africa on Foot team were observing the Mabande male mating with one of the Ross girls.

It’s getting very risky out there in the Klaserie. The competition for females is strong and you can slice the tension in the air with a knife. Thus far, two males, one turf. Things are inching closer to a battle of the Klaserie – Mabande vs Trilogy.

Photo credits to: Greg Moran

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T I N O · 09-11-2020, 07:59 PM

A Trilogy male and Giraffe pride lioness share an intimate moment.
Photo credit to: Greg McCall-Peat

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T I N O · 09-11-2020, 08:00 PM

A Trilogy male displays the Flehem grimace after sniffing the urine of one of the lioness to see if she is ready to mate.
Photo credit to: Greg McCall-Peat

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T I N O · 09-11-2020, 08:07 PM

Trilogy male before and after fight from this morning against the Ross males.
Timbavati,Posted: July 6.,2016.
Photo credits to: Johan Smalman

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T I N O · 09-11-2020, 08:08 PM

Spirit of a warrior!
The last Trilogy male who was killed last year by the Mapoza male
Timbavati,July 21.,2016.
Photo credit to: Ziggi Hugo

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T I N O · 09-11-2020, 10:11 PM

Timbavati update: Interestingly, I have not seen the River Pride once during the entire week. Our local pride seems to have, for some reason, decided to move south and out of our concession for the last few days. I find this rather peculiar as they have moved in the exact direction in which we usually find the Mayambula Pride. Generally, lion prides try and avoid each other. Couple this with that fact that the River Pride has never really gone anywhere near that far south and you end up with a pretty strange situation. All I can hope for, is that these two prides don’t come across each other as this will result in conflict, and I really can’t stomach the thought of losing the last remaining cub to pride rivalry! The Mayambula Pride is at this point a much larger and far more formidable force. We will keep you updated on our social media platforms and let you know as soon as the River pride is spotted again.

T I N O · 09-11-2020, 10:53 PM

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One of the two Ross males roaring in the night!
What a epic sighting
Video credit to: Meagen's safari shenanigans

T I N O · 09-11-2020, 10:59 PM

Throwback to October 2013 with the old Birmingham male and Mabande
Timbavati-Posted: October 2013
Photo credit to: Jordini Jean Pierre

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T I N O · 09-11-2020, 11:04 PM

The old Birmingham male at Kings Camp
Timbavati-Kings Camp,Posted: November 2015
Photo credit to: Borrieboy

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T I N O · 09-12-2020, 01:09 AM

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Face to Face with one of the two kings of the Scorro pride in the Kruger National Park, "Hercules" in all his glory, what a magnificent male lion
KNP-Posted: Jan 2020
Photo credit to: Roger Brown

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