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(04-16-2022, 06:44 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote: Here is new updated map of Sabi Sands since September of last year :
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A lot have changed in this half a year , prob most turbulent period of SS in the past few years.
We witnessed biggest shift in males dynamics since 2018 with Nws males overthroning and taking BBoys territory and pride in late 2021, era of 6 yrs dominance of BBoys came to an end. Tinyo disappeared around that time, it is not know if it was related to Nws or not, last standing birmingham, Nhenha, went nomadic.
Up in the north things also changed , few adult females breakaway from Nkuhuma and Talamati prides and went on next chapter with new males , 2 Nkuhumas went west in Singita with 2 new dominant males in this area , Plains Camp boys, while 3 Talamatis went north with Imbali/s8 male. DM Avoca as lone male lost grip on his territory and pride in meantime , he prob didnt get accepted back to his brothers, so he went nomadic and now roams Sabi Sands alone.
In this period we lost few lions like Bboy Tinyo, Scar Tumbela, Smudge Nosed Kruger male (not confirmed but not seen since September), Tsalala female, Ximhungwe subadult female and few more subadults and cubs.
Great update as always. Thanks for doing these maps…they extremely helpful.
(04-16-2022, 06:44 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote: Here is new updated map of Sabi Sands since September of last year :
*This image is copyright of its original author
A lot have changed in this half a year , prob most turbulent period of SS in the past few years.
We witnessed biggest shift in males dynamics since 2018 with Nws males overthroning and taking BBoys territory and pride in late 2021, era of 6 yrs dominance of BBoys came to an end. Tinyo disappeared around that time, it is not know if it was related to Nws or not, last standing birmingham, Nhenha, went nomadic.
Up in the north things also changed , few adult females breakaway from Nkuhuma and Talamati prides and went on next chapter with new males , 2 Nkuhumas went west in Singita with 2 new dominant males in this area , Plains Camp boys, while 3 Talamatis went north with Imbali/s8 male. DM Avoca as lone male lost grip on his territory and pride in meantime , he prob didnt get accepted back to his brothers, so he went nomadic and now roams Sabi Sands alone.
In this period we lost few lions like Bboy Tinyo, Scar Tumbela, Smudge Nosed Kruger male (not confirmed but not seen since September), Tsalala female, Ximhungwe subadult female and few more subadults and cubs.
Fantastic post you made a longtime lurker signup finally so thanks. A few questions is there a chance Darkmane could link up with the 3 ny males or even his southern brothers?. Also dint he have some young males with him awhileback when imbali male chased him? What happen'd to them please. Any news on torchwood male please aswell. So happy nkuhuma male is with a old warrior for abit. Thank you my friend.
- Limper Tumbela died from disease, last Tumbela hold on territory for few months more, but eventually lost it to Nhenha/NK.
- As a result, 2 old Othawa females got killed in a takeover.
- NK/Nhenha didn't hold territory for long, as recently they got ousted by PC males.
- As aftermath, Othawa pride are down to Sassy and 3 subs for now.
- few months ago, 1 of old Mhangeni females disappeared, presumed dead by now.
- another old Mhangeni females was away from the pride and mating with PC males, she didn't return to the pride, yet joined young Tsalala female.
- Purple Eyes NK female passed away few months ago, as she was in poor condition for quite some time.
- Talamati breakaway had lost some cubs, now are on 5.
- Kambula childcare group are down to 2 cubs.
- females from Kambula main group gave birth to Ndhzenga offspring, but lost all the cubs.
- 2 young Kambula females are uncounted for, they still might be around, moving between the groups.
- Old RC Styx female recently disappeared, presumed dead.
- 2 young males, who where in a clash with Ndhzengas in March, where they lost 1 member to unknown reasons, establish themselves in vacant Ndhzengas territory in the south, they where named Gijima males, they hang with Southern Pride.
- and as always, Torchwood pride members and count might not be up to date because lack of info, same for Fourways.
- Limper Tumbela died from disease, last Tumbela hold on territory for few months more, but eventually lost it to Nhenha/NK.
- As a result, 2 old Othawa females got killed in a takeover.
- NK/Nhenha didn't hold territory for long, as recently they got ousted by PC males.
- As aftermath, Othawa pride are down to Sassy and 3 subs for now.
- few months ago, 1 of old Mhangeni females disappeared, presumed dead by now.
- another old Mhangeni females was away from the pride and mating with PC males, she didn't return to the pride, yet joined young Tsalala female.
- Purple Eyes NK female passed away few months ago, as she was in poor condition for quite some time.
- Talamati breakaway had lost some cubs, now are on 5.
- Kambula childcare group are down to 2 cubs.
- females from Kambula main group gave birth to Ndhzenga offspring, but lost all the cubs.
- 2 young Kambula females are uncounted for, they still might be around, moving between the groups.
- Old RC Styx female recently disappeared, presumed dead.
- 2 young males, who where in a clash with Ndhzengas in March, where they lost 1 member to unknown reasons, establish themselves in vacant Ndhzengas territory in the south, they where named Gijima males, they hang with Southern Pride.
- and as always, Torchwood pride members and count might not be up to date because lack of info, same for Fourways.
Thanks for your hard work. I always look forward to these updates
- Limper Tumbela died from disease, last Tumbela hold on territory for few months more, but eventually lost it to Nhenha/NK.
- As a result, 2 old Othawa females got killed in a takeover.
- NK/Nhenha didn't hold territory for long, as recently they got ousted by PC males.
- As aftermath, Othawa pride are down to Sassy and 3 subs for now.
- few months ago, 1 of old Mhangeni females disappeared, presumed dead by now.
- another old Mhangeni females was away from the pride and mating with PC males, she didn't return to the pride, yet joined young Tsalala female.
- Purple Eyes NK female passed away few months ago, as she was in poor condition for quite some time.
- Talamati breakaway had lost some cubs, now are on 5.
- Kambula childcare group are down to 2 cubs.
- females from Kambula main group gave birth to Ndhzenga offspring, but lost all the cubs.
- 2 young Kambula females are uncounted for, they still might be around, moving between the groups.
- Old RC Styx female recently disappeared, presumed dead.
- 2 young males, who where in a clash with Ndhzengas in March, where they lost 1 member to unknown reasons, establish themselves in vacant Ndhzengas territory in the south, they where named Gijima males, they hang with Southern Pride.
- and as always, Torchwood pride members and count might not be up to date because lack of info, same for Fourways.
I think there are only 4 Talamati Young Females left.
- Limper Tumbela died from disease, last Tumbela hold on territory for few months more, but eventually lost it to Nhenha/NK.
- As a result, 2 old Othawa females got killed in a takeover.
- NK/Nhenha didn't hold territory for long, as recently they got ousted by PC males.
- As aftermath, Othawa pride are down to Sassy and 3 subs for now.
- few months ago, 1 of old Mhangeni females disappeared, presumed dead by now.
- another old Mhangeni females was away from the pride and mating with PC males, she didn't return to the pride, yet joined young Tsalala female.
- Purple Eyes NK female passed away few months ago, as she was in poor condition for quite some time.
- Talamati breakaway had lost some cubs, now are on 5.
- Kambula childcare group are down to 2 cubs.
- females from Kambula main group gave birth to Ndhzenga offspring, but lost all the cubs.
- 2 young Kambula females are uncounted for, they still might be around, moving between the groups.
- Old RC Styx female recently disappeared, presumed dead.
- 2 young males, who where in a clash with Ndhzengas in March, where they lost 1 member to unknown reasons, establish themselves in vacant Ndhzengas territory in the south, they where named Gijima males, they hang with Southern Pride.
- and as always, Torchwood pride members and count might not be up to date because lack of info, same for Fourways.
Your maps are always so tremendously helpful and informative, thank you very much for doing them!!
Maps of Sabi Sand Coalitions Males and Prides
