Nkuhlu males

[Wyld@Heart]

(11-20-2023, 12:08 AM)Ngonya Wrote: Is it greater Kruger Singita - Trichardt territory? Or is it Singita Sabi Sand?

It's a huge distance to travel from Southern Sabi Sands/Skukuza are to Singita Lebombo. I'd be absolutely gobsmacked if he wasn't on the Sabi Sands one. Reply

[Ngonya]

(11-20-2023, 01:10 AM)Duco Ndona Wrote: If you are near the bottom of the picking order in a coalition of that size, it does not really matter if you are territorial or not. You are being chased off kills and lionesses regardless.

any lion would obviously love to be the most dominant, but there comes a point where regardless of their place in the hierarchy, the priority is survival.
It is much easier for him to have 6 lions that collaborate when hunting and/or lionesses from the prides that this coalition has the potential to dominate.

It doesn't bring him any benefit to split up like that. Reply

[Ngonya]

(11-20-2023, 01:10 AM)Wyld@Heart Wrote: he wasn't on the Sabi Sands one.

I think he is in Singita - Sabi Sand
Which is more dangerous for him than for the territorial males in the area, since apparently no Nkhulu seems to have followed him there. Reply

[Duco Ndona]

Lions typically don't share. Especially not in highly competive groups that large coalitions form.  They may cooperate during the hunt, but once the kill is done, its every lion for himself. 
If you cant fight for your piece of meat, you will starve. 

Every lion has been beaten that concept in their head from birth so they are keenly aware of it. 
So its not that hard to believe that a experienced lion is willing to take the gamble and leave.
In fact, with large coalitions or prides, split offs are to be expected. Reply

[Mapokser]

Delaporte was following a lioness in Singita, possibly one of the younger Manghenis?

If DeLaporte brought some Nkhukus with him it means trouble, and the Kambulas are also in Singita. Reply

[Tr1x24]

(11-20-2023, 12:08 AM)Ngonya Wrote: isn't Singita too far from where the Nkhulus were trying to settle?
Is it greater Kruger Singita - Trichardt territory? Or is it Singita Sabi Sand?

Not Dreadlocks, this is in Singita Lembobo. Reply

[Ngonya]

@Tr1x24 I appreciate the correction, he really looked a lot like Dreadlock in the video and photo and i made my conclusions to quickly... Reply

[Ngonya]

well, back to the ´Sinister Six`

Male #4, a pretty boy

That calm expression on his face reminds me of Mantimahle #2

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By: Patsy Weingart in Tengile River Lodge

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[BA0701]

(11-21-2023, 02:35 AM)Ngonya Wrote:

well, back to the ´Sinister Six`

Male #4, a pretty boy

That calm expression on his face reminds me of Mantimahle #2

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By: Patsy Weingart in Tengile River Lodge

Are you referring to Honest Face? Reply

[Ngonya]

(11-21-2023, 03:05 AM)BA0701 Wrote: Are you referring to Honest Face?

Yes, Mantimahle #2 is "Honest Face". Reply

[BA0701]

(11-21-2023, 03:10 AM)Ngonya Wrote:

(11-21-2023, 03:05 AM)BA0701 Wrote: Are you referring to Honest Face?

Yes, Mantimahle #2 is "Honest Face".

That is what I thought, as this young male looks very much like him, has those same eyes. Thank you! Reply

[Ngonya]

"A majestic scene unfolds as the Nhkulu male lion coalition confidently settles into their new realm.
These formidable kings, with a shared purpose and unwavering bond, mark the beginning of a reign over uncharted territories."
Smudge, male #1

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credits: andBeyond Kirkman's Kamp

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[Ngonya]

Smudge Nkhulu, by Michael Nk - posted yesterday, November 21, 2023

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[Ngonya]

Nkhulu male #3, the amber eyed boy. November 22 by Michael Nk

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[Ngonya]

Smudge Nkhulu in Tengile River Lodge by John Baldassarre

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