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N'waswitshaka males
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 (09-08-2020, 12:07 PM)Cath2020 Wrote: A couple of posters on the Timbavati thread mentioned their vote for the most handsome lion.... Well, I just think the leader of the N'was coalition gets my vote for one of the most handsome male lions currently. He's so nice looking and mostly unblemished, with few scars on his face. Of course, that will probably change as he gets more experience and ages.... Agree, he has beautiful face:  *This image is copyright of its original author All N'ws are beautiful looking lions, even Wide Nose male who has very unique look.. They will be even more impressive in their prime..   *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  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author
 (09-08-2020, 06:26 PM)Potato Wrote: They're looking handsome.  *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  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author
The four N'waswitshaka males seen recently at Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, roaring constantly.
We stopped at a watering hole to view some birds when we heard lions calling in the distance. We followed the sounds and came across their tracks perfectly clear in the sand. After hearing elephants and zebra vocalising in an uneasy manner, we made our way towards them and found the four N’waswishaka males resting. Soon after they got up and continued on their morning patrol. Sabi Sabi PGR,Posted: Sept 11.,2020. Photo credit to: (1,2,3,4) to: Erin Herbst & (5,6,7) to: Marco Vietti  *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  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author
The N'waswitshaka coalition at Kirkman's Kamp
Warning: Graphic Content. As humans we have an innate tendency to bring emotion into the mix when viewing animals in their natural habitat, behaving the way animals should. This is of course, one of the many traits which make us human. However, at times this can lead us astray when interpreting things within the context of nature. Watching these male lions feeding on the remains of a Rhinoceros was certainly conflicting, but it is natural. There were no signs of anthropogenic interference, meaning the Rhinoceros died of natural causes and was not a victim of poaching. We will never know if the lions actually caught it, or if it was mortally wounded by an interaction with another Rhinoceros. Nonetheless, sightings like this remind us that this is the wilderness, and animals do what they must to survive. 
Brutal. N'was males taking out 2 wild dog pups!!!!
https://www.instagram.com/p/CFHO2CiA6xC/...1wkx4yxja7  (09-14-2020, 04:43 PM)Cath2020 Wrote: Brutal. N'was males taking out 2 wild dog pups!!!! Sad, but wild dogs would do the same to lion cubs, thats nature.. That was Orange Eyes, he seems to be most agressive of the 4... interesting that in those big coalitions usually the smallest and youngest males are the most agressive and with most lion heart in them..  *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  *This image is copyright of its original author
I just read bad news about the N'was. One lost an eye and another is possibly dead from his injuries. The report did not give a lot of details about which coalition they fought with. Could be Avocas or Delaportes.... I hope that all of them are still alive somehow until we get confirmation. They are young and just started fathering cubs.
(09-26-2020, 03:39 PM)Cath2020 Wrote: I just read bad news about the N'was. One lost an eye and another is possibly dead from his injuries. The report did not give a lot of details about which coalition they fought with. Could be Avocas or Delaportes.... I hope that all of them are still alive somehow until we get confirmation. They are young and just started fathering cubs. Where did you read this??
We'll wait for confirmation by rangers. This is one report I actually hope is false.
There are many fan pages and followers now, so if this is misleading, I won't trust any of them again without confirmation from official sites. Plus, I thought that one of the Tumbelas lost an eye, or at least injured it?! Anyway, lions can lose eyes or teeth... It's not uncommon. Still, not much news about the N'was Coalition recently. They must be very mobile and patrolling I reckon. They were seen on the run separately in one video. (All 4 not together, basically) Wishing for the best, but expecting anything.... These males, no matter, should try to avoid coalitions in their prime, like the 7-8 year old Delaportes or Avocas. They are not quite there yet, and lack some experience. 
It is true two rangers have told me .couple days ago nwaswitshaka got into a fight with two unknown males. One nwaswitshaka lost an eye the other is badly injured calling for his brothers. One ranger said he could be dead already the other said he could survive. They will release pictures later today. Because it was at night they don’t know who they fought. They said they are checking Southern Avocas later . They don’t think it was de Laporte . It wasn’t bboys they both look great today with their pride .
One the four N'waswishaka males lost one eye, and the other might now be dead from his bad injuries . The other two seem to be fine
A fight that took place two nights ago, against unknown males. Pictures will come later. Lion Sands , Thomas More September 26. 2020 |
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