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Lions of Timbavati
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From Sun Destinations:
WHAT? Two New Male Lions Mate with Ross Lionesses Mabande moved in on Trilogy turf and mated with the Ross Pride Breakaway lionesses. Two of the Trilogy returned to reclaim their land and their “women”. They fought with Mabande and he kept a low profile for a while. During his hiding out phase, the Trilogy mated with the Ross Pride Breakaway’s and conducted a successful buffalo kill which they dutifully shared with the lionesses. Mabande came back with a vengeance and mated with the Ross girls. So much for lying low. We knew Mabande would be back and try to claim a kingdom. Over the past couple of days, since our last update, Mabande has been patrolling and scent marking aroundnThambo Tree Camp and Africa on Foot. Like we’ve mentioned before, we’re watching the Trilogy, Mabande and Ross girls dynamics with intent. However, we could not predict what happened this morning. The events of this morning have thrown a spanner into the works. And a large spanner at that. A-team rangers Mike and Greg phoned through with this information. We’ve edited a fair amount of their verbal feedback – the excitement is mounting and it’s evident in our ranger’s vocabulary. Quote:Greg says, “Caro, ok, are you ready? We saw two young male lions, one had no mane but he was quite big. The other one had a beautiful golden mane and blonde locks. The younger one with no mane was really skittish and nervous, so he disappeared really quickly. The beautiful one stayed because the Ross Pride Breakaway lionesses were there! At the same time we saw Mabande’s tracks everywhere and he’s definitely headed to where the new males and the Ross girls are at the moment…” Mike interrupts and says, “They were mating! The one with the thick mane was mating with one of the Ross Pride lionesses. We managed to get a decent sighting of him and there was plenty of noise and aggression during the mating session. This new male was contact calling and announcing his presence. Overall, both newcomers were slightly anxious.”  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author At this stage, rangers haven’t ID’d the two new males to the Klaserie. The mating session is still happening at Swart Dam and rangers from nThambo and Africa on Foot will head down there on this evening’s game drive. Interestingly enough, there are also six lions on a buffalo kill slightly east of where the action is unfolding. Will Mabande approach the area tonight? The stakes are high at the moment with plenty of fighting and lions moving in and out; which is creating a shift in dynamics. This could explain why the Ross Pride Breakaway lionesses are mating with any male which crosses their path. Greg has a theory. He thinks, perhaps, that this is a tactical move from the Ross girls and isn’t just about them being “easy”. If the Ross girls mate with all the potential new kings, it means that their cubs will be safe because there’s no telling who the father might be. Remember, if a new dominant lion takes over an area he may kill the existing cubs so he can mate and continue his own bloodline. We’re looking forward to the feedback from tonight’s game drive in the Klaserie. Good luck out there, it’s a war zone of warriors and potential kings.
From Sun Destinations
The amber-eyed glare of a Trilogy male lion. At a time when numerous male lions attempting to proclaim their territory, tensions are high in the Klaserie wilderness.  *This image is copyright of its original author
From Umlani Bushcamp
For the past few nights the 2 Ross males have been covering their entire new territory roaring their claim on it, last night we managed to catch up with them, just before they began their night time patrol.  *This image is copyright of its original author
Young Mbiri male from the video with the Hyenas is looking in much better condition since he joined forces with the rest of the Mbiri's! Credits to Christof Schoeman Wildlife Photography.
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Avoca Male
Credits to Megan Blackburn This male lion had crossed into the territory of two dominant male lions, fed, and called (roared) to locate his brothers. The question is whether he and his brothers will takeover from the aging dominant males.  *This image is copyright of its original author
From Tintswalo Safari Lodge
 *This image is copyright of its original author Young Mbiri male looking in much better condition  *This image is copyright of its original author Thanda Impi male with Mbiri lioness  *This image is copyright of its original author Thanda Impi male (Sizanani) keeping a safe distance from coalition member with the female  *This image is copyright of its original author Thanda Impi male (Scorro) on the sent of the Mbiri lioness the day before he found her  *This image is copyright of its original author Thanda Impi Male (Scorro)  *This image is copyright of its original author Avoca Male 
From Kambaku Safari Lodge:
"Lions all around The Hercules pride is on Scott one of our private properties resting about. Biggest news is that Mabandi is back with one of the Machaton females in the north. Kind Regards Kambaku Rangers"  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author
Thanda Impi male(Sizanani) lion watching over the Nharu pride as the cubs play
Credit to Garry Mills  *This image is copyright of its original author
Ross young male
Credits to Shindzela Safari Camp  *This image is copyright of its original author
Giraffe males. Photo taken by Johan Adolf Smalman at Shindzela Safari Camp - the 15th June 2016
 *This image is copyright of its original author Tha male at the back was born in September 2011 and the other male was born in September 2009  *This image is copyright of its original author
From Umlani Bushcamp:
"Mabande and the lone Machaton lioness are back together, perhaps if they can stay together it will help them out at least she wouldn't lose kills to hyenas and with a male around she can pull down bigger prey. It was good to see them both again after a bit of an absence"  *This image is copyright of its original author
From Ezulwini Game Lodge:
"One of the Mohlabetsi males looking a bit rough after a successful buffalo hunt..."  *This image is copyright of its original author
Tintswalo Safari Lodge:
Yesterday afternoon produced some interesting surprises! After a fairly quiet start, Ettienne found two young male Lions, that we have never seen before. They were on Powerlines, and quite close to the Main dam area. We estimate that they are about 4 years old. Ok, so one of these males is the son of the Matimba males, the Nkuhuma young male, called Junior. I don't know who's the other male, it could be the missing Sparta young male(the third one) or it could be one of Junior's cousins from some other pride. Edit: He's the third Mhangeni male, his two brothers were seen separated in Nkorho. Anyway, it's good to see him with a brother finally, the proper state for a lion to be, in a coalition. This one is the Nkuhuma young male  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author This is the Mhangeni young male, notice he already has scars.  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author
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