There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
Anyone still have that Avoca / Giraffe males photo collage, seen it one time but couldn't find it again. Just wanted to see more about the others brothers, especially the other sire of the 5 Avocas.
(01-20-2025, 08:56 PM)Mapokser Wrote: Birmingham is already a dominant male with apride and cubs, he isn't joining anybody unless he gets ousted.
Nephew territorial with cubs?
He was chased by this Monwana male few months ago, and pretty sure by BBreakaways after that.
He is indeed, there’s two litters in one of the Birmingham breakaways, I heard the females are daughters of Avocas / Giraffes. The oldest litter was thought to be sired by Ross males at first but the newest litter apparently is Nephew’s. He’s been seen roaring lately too.
01-21-2025, 05:54 PM( This post was last modified: 01-22-2025, 02:25 AM by criollo2mil )
(01-20-2025, 10:44 PM)sunless Wrote: White Male Lion Cub in Sandringham
Before we get too exited….these images are from April 2024. The Dynamics of Sandringham are still quite a mystery. Several conflicting reports of exactly which lions have been seen and accounted for and even reports that it may not include Xikukutzu and Blsck Dams at all yet. It’s really unknown and fluid. To include if this white cub remains alive or not. Lots remains to be known and seen.
I’m amazed he’s lasted this long already to be honest, considering the terrible condition he’s been in recently. Just goes to show the resilience of these lions and will to survive. From those photos it’s difficult to tell if he’s simply resting, or is in fact slowly giving up the fight. What an iconic duo Ross Males have been, legends of Timbavati.
Catching up with one of the mighty Black Dam male lions
*This image is copyright of its original author
According to guide Lucan, this particular male spends most of his time away from his brothers - perhaps as a younger or different littermate. However, they do not seem to be competing or want to oust him completely. He is most often found with the two Guernsey lionesses but, on this occasion, was wandering alone and looking rather hungry.
It can be a very difficult life for a male lion without a coalition, so here's hoping he makes up with his brothers soon....
