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.
It was a misty morning when we came across fresh tracks for four male lions moving towards Earth Lodge. We followed the tracks until we found them all on the move trailing what seemed to be the scent of buffalo nearby. They eventually lay down as the day started to warm up and the sun burnt the clouds away.
The N'waswitshaka males! What a beast of male lions they are. They really have grown a lot on size and their mane now is looking much better. These boys are the most formidable force in the South of Sabi Sands.
Information by Sabi Sabi: All 4 were together. We were unable to get closer to them in this sighting but will follow up with them on safari now. Images by: (1) (2) (3) to: Tyron Van Der Walt (4) (5) to: Eric Herbst
The Kings of Lion Sands!
3/4 of the N'waswitshaka/Ndzenga Males in the Sabi River at Lion Sands Game Reserve
Image by: Thomas More (IG: tm10photography)
Brothers in arms.
Male lions typically live in coalitions. The stronger the coalition, the longer they are able to hold territories – which also helps ensure the survival of their cubs and bloodline.
Images by Franna Rosslee
This male and female pair were lounging about at the waterhole in front of Bush Lodge. In the dwindling piece of shade they lay, slowly being exposed little by little to the heat of the sun as it rose. Eventually, the female had had enough and got up to find a better piece of shade, but she must be on heat because with a flirtatious flick of her tail, the male was in hot pursuit. Completely focused on her before starting to mate.
Images by: (1,2,3,4) to: Emy Leigh (5,6) to: Jacques Smit
(11-06-2020, 12:09 AM)Hairy tummy Wrote: None of the nwaswishaka males strike me as large lions. Is there any estimated on their weights/size?
[quote pid='131844' dateline='1604603370']
Q: None of the nwaswishaka males strike me as large lions. Is there any estimated on their weights/size?
[/quote]
A) Till now no.
They're still pretty young to determine how big they will be. As well their lives wasn't easy as the Othawa male or the Torchwood young male. That's is why they look so good at the age of 5 and 4 years old.
Some of the N'waswitshaka males look like that are very long males and bulky... An example, The gored male look like a long male.
"None of the nwaswishaka males strike me as large lions. Is there any estimated on their weights/size?"
Acording to Sabi Sabi they are smaller than Birmingham males. That is bassicly only think we can say in regards of comparison of their body size to other male lions in Sabi Sands.
(11-06-2020, 01:27 AM)Potato Wrote: "None of the nwaswishaka males strike me as large lions. Is there any estimated on their weights/size?"
Acording to Sabi Sabi they are smaller than Birmingham males. That is bassicly only think we can say in regards of comparison of their body size to other male lions in Sabi Sands.
Obviously, This makes sense because the Birmingham males are matured males and the N'waswitshaka are much younger than them
Dominant and Orange Eyes have more of a "bulky/tank type" body like that Old Nwaswitshaka male who sired them (Tinyo has that body) .. While Wide Nose and Belly Scar have taller and longer body structures..
I think that Belly Scar has the tallest and longest body structure of them, unfortunately because of his injury he was/is quite underdeveloped, if he had not had that injury i think he would be very impressive male by now..
