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The Birmingham Males

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One of the Gowrie males!
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MalaMala-Sabi Sands,posted: 09/22/2018.

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One of the Birmingham Male  in hot pursuit of the rest of the pride, A Birmingham male lion lowers his head to smell the path walked by females ahead of him.
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Djuma-Sabi Sands,posted: 09/11/2018.
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One of the Gowrie males (Nhenha) What a fine specimen!
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MalaMala-Sabi Sands,posted 12/11/2020.

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(12-14-2020, 09:18 AM)Gijima Wrote:
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The West Street Bridge of MalaMala 
It is no secret that MalaMala has the best river frontage of any reserve in the country, with around 24km of prime game viewing habitat on the banks of the Sabi River.
The vast majority of MalaMala Game Reserve sits east of the river while all three of the camps are on the western bank. It is therefore inevitable that you need several crossings to gain access into the east. However, in the summer months, when the Sand River swells and water levels prevent vehicles from crossing through the sandy crossings, guides have to revert to crossing over via the low-level causeways as well as the infamous West Street Bridge.
The West Steet Bridge - Designed and built for vehicles to access the eastern bank of the river.
80% of MalaMala Game Reserve is on the eastern side of the Sand River.
The 1st bridge was built in the early 2000’s and was washed away with floods in 2012. The 2nd bridge was build shortly after 2012.
The river can swell up to a height where the water actually touches the bride.
Fascinating stories about this bridge is always great to hear while out on drive.
The photograph of the Birmingham Male here was taken from on top on the bridge. The lion crosses under the bridge while we viewed him from top!
Image credit: Zaheer Ali

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Lets compare scars.

Lions carry scars like trophies, the markings of a warrior, the undisputed fighter that triumphs in the spoils of war.

He takes pride (no pun intended) in the way he walks, for he knows where he walks is hard earned ground, and those that follow know they are protected.

The scars on his face are more than just markings, they are stories, tales of battle. So next time you see a lion, pay attention to the markings on his body. That way you will know if he is a conqueror or a contender.
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The incredible good looking Gowrie male "Nhenha" walk by on MalaMala Game Reserve
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A recent sighting of both Birmingham males with a few youngers from the Ntsevu/Kambula pride at Umkumbe Safari Lodge
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Lord Tinyo on the move
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1/2 of the Birmingham males steals a kill a leopard had made.
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The Birmingham boys with a Kambula lioness at Umkumbe Safari Lodge
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Birmingham male Nsuku in all his glory back to 2 years ago
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