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Nkuhlu males

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(10-07-2024, 03:06 AM)Rui Ferreira Wrote: Question: 
In SRiver you got one sub adult female who is 4 years and one month and an adult female who is 4 years and eight months 
At what month she is no longer a sub adult ?
My question is kinda joking but Im curious if theres really an age or is just whatever
Hahaha
i think MalaMala uses:
4 years 4 months or less = sub adult
4 years 5 months or more = adult


each lion grows at its own pace but i think that usually 4,5 can already be considered young adult
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Thats a rather old age, seeing we have have seen lions mate at much younger ages. 

It would make more sense to look at the dynamics of the pride itself. Are the young lions acting or treated like adults or cubs, are any male littermates forced into independence yet and have any signs of estrus been observed?
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Smudge, Nkuhlu male #1during their invasion at MalaMala deep into Ndzhenga's territory (August 2024)

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Lions are considered adults at 4yo, but of course some mature faster, others slower.
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(10-07-2024, 07:01 PM)Ngonya Wrote: Smudge, Nkuhlu male #1during their invasion at MalaMala deep into Ndzhenga's territory (August 2024)

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A formidable pair, Smudge lead by Snip Tail at MalaMala

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Nkhulu #5 & Sand River

andbeyondkirkmanskamp:
"A powerful moment as a male and female lion come together as a mating pair, reinforcing their bond and playing a crucial role in the future of their pride. Their connection speaks of strength, unity, and the continuation of their legacy in the wild."

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( This post was last modified: 10-10-2024, 02:37 AM by Ngonya )

Nkuhlu male #3 at the sand river, Kirkman's Kamp, October 8th 


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( This post was last modified: 10-11-2024, 03:06 AM by Ngonya )

2 Nkuhlu males (#3 & #6) at Kirkman's Kamp
these two are the skinniest among the most pictured five, and yet they are both looking fine. Great comeback of the coalition so far


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Nkuhlu #2 - Snip Tail with a Sand River pride female at the sand river in Kirkman's Kamp

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Nkuhlu #2 - Snip Tail at the sand river Kirkman's Kamp

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Snip Tail Nkuhlu male #2 at the sand river pairing with a Sand River lioness in Kirkman's Kamp 

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Crooked Tail Nkuhlu #5. Im assuming not far from his brother and lioness, perhaps waiting for a turn 

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Crooked Tail Nkuhlu #5 in Kirkman's Kamp

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October 2

Nkuhlu males taking down buffalo at Lion Sands
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( This post was last modified: 10-15-2024, 07:00 AM by Ngonya )

5 Nkuhlu males together during late september 

unfortunately this yt channel insisting on the awful behavior of refusing to share the credits to the original author, a shame to have to use such. I
'll try to find the original but dont guarantee anything






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4 months since the lastest picture on the Nkuhlu male #4 was posted, June 15, #483 / #643
All the other brothers constantly and often seen and pictured. In quite a significant amount of occasions, as a group of five. 
Meanwhile no picture on Nkuhlu male #4 for 4 months now. Still the guides say all six brothers are accounted for, so who am i to disagree lol? Lets hope we'll soon get pictures on him or at least a confirmation about anything. 
If anyone has anything it would be good to know!

Nkuhlu male #4 at the road side in Skukuza KNP| May 14, 2024

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Said to be 5 Nkuhlu males with 5 Sand River pride females at the sand river in Kirkman's Kamp today

Snip Tail Nkuhlu male #2 


3/5 Nkuhlu males with 5 Sand River females

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