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Skybed Coalition
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Hi guys I'm really interested in finding out the history and current updates of the Skybed coalition. I am surprise that there wasn't a thread about them in this forum given that they are quite popular on the web.
The only information I have is from their FB page which says that there were originally 12 of them. Three of them were believed to be killed by the Northern Matimbas while the rest were split into coalitions of three and six. As of now, it seems like the coalition of six were being reduced to four. Just hoping if anyone of you guys could shed a light on what happened to the other two as well as any other insight u may have thks! 
@Skybed , I started this thread: http://wildfact.com/forum/topic-coalitio...ional-park
to post about them, take a look at the posts there.
My three favourite Skybeds
I believe he is named Scarface and he belongs to the coalition of 4.  *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 is his coalition partner  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author This one belongs to the coaliton of 3 that dominate the Timbavati picnic area. He is one of the two or three Skybeds that has the branding on their back legs  *This image is copyright of its original author
This is an interesting article that shed some light on the Skybeds origin :)
http://www.tintswalo.com/safari/koppies-pride-short-story/
A nice article that features the timbavati picnic area where 3 of the skybeds reign as well as the areas the other six control
http://www.wildcard.co.za/blog.htm?action=view-post&id=5459
This is awesome! Finally someone took photos of each individual that make up the coalition of four Skybeds. Only thing is he thinks they look old lol.
https://m.facebook.com/leo.bargiacchi/posts/pcb.991158877621444/?photo_id=10153396499537190&mds=%2Fphotos%2Fviewer%2F%3Fphotoset_token%3Dpcb.991158877621444%26photo%3D10153396499537190%26profileid%3D100002360354443%26source%3D48%26refid%3D18%26_ft_%3Dqid.6264996111295166148%253Amf_story_key.964248537028735%253Atl_objid.964248537028735%26cached_data%3Dfalse%26ftid%3Du_8_1z&mdf=1This is awesome! finally someone took the individual photos of the coalition of four Skybeds.
~Ronesh Parbhoo Wildlife Photography~:
“Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory”…A stately Male Lion parades down the road with boldness and fortitude. One of the 3 Skybed males.  *This image is copyright of its original author
The Mapogos - Lions of Sabi Sand
Yesterday at 6:19am · It seems that a new Clash is coming... 2 Matimba Male Lions -vs- 6 Skybed Male Lions the 2 Northern Matimbas are deep in Skybeds area photo one of the Northern Matimbas  *This image is copyright of its original author MoHawk Mapogo The skybeds coming back? I thought Matimbas knocked off three skybeds one time(I'm not 100% sure) and that's why they're only seven of them now. They must've regrouped and now coming for revenge. Like · Reply · Yesterday at 9:15am  *This image is copyright of its original author Philip Saunders MoHawk Mapogo there are 6 skybeds in the tamboti/orpen area and there are three in the timbavati picnic area Alejandro Mora There was origanaly 12 Skybed lions ( largest group I ever heard of ) but supposedly three were killed by the north Matimbas Like · Reply · 1 · 16 hrs  *This image is copyright of its original author Alejandro Mora So now there are 9 Skybeds in two groups one is of 6 the other is 3 . Unless something has changed .
@Pckts
wow that would be epic! I've read somewhere that the three Skybeds were still in their natal pride when they were killed. Now that the rest of the Skybeds are in their prime it will definitely be a different to ball game altogether. As of the coalition of six, it seems like the numbers have been reduced to four. Not sure what happened the other two. If anyone could confirm their whereabouts it would be awesome!
Bobby-Jo Clow Photography:
A few months ago I posted about a 15 year old lion that I had photographed in the Timbavati, South Africa. His name is Skybed male. I was shocked to hear that he was still alive in early November 2015. He was emaciated & weak when I last saw him. Well he is one tough lion because I have received news that he was spotted a few days ago near Orpen, Kruger. He is still in poor condition. Rangers & guides are making claims that he could be the oldest observed lion in the wild. The photos on the right were taken by Jake Searle on the 2nd of April, 2016.  *This image is copyright of its original author This is one of the fathers of the current Skybed males.  Quote:how old did King Noch die?When he dissapeared, I think he was around 13 years old. Quote:I am curious to see how Skybed sons treat their father.I would say they would chase him and beat him up, if they had the chance. Remember what happened with the Kruger male and the Charleston males. These two males were raised by the Kruger male, yet they had no problem fighting him when he ended up in their territory. (04-05-2016, 05:25 PM)Majingilane Wrote:Quote:how old did King Noch die?When he dissapeared, I think he was around 13 years old. really? Charleston Males are sons of Freddy? and eventually they killed him? |
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