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The Charleston Males
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From Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve:
"Last night we watched the Charleston males become active just after sunset and slowly move through the property marking their territory."  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author
 
My first animal to track on ma first day work from home was charlston male and found on a buffalo kill ayobaaaaaaa
Credits: Eckson Sithole  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author
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 *This image is copyright of its original author These are the two Charlston males as youngsters - see Facebook link for story
 *This image is copyright of its original author Charlston male with Southern pride credit Lions of Sabi Sands Facebook page
Sabi Sand Lion Cubs Put on a Show for Umkumbe Rangers
We think it’s time for another lion pride update from the Sabi Sand. This time we’re not delivering the guts and glory tales of gory kills and blushing moments of lions mating. Today we bring you photos of tawny bundles of lion cubs, specifically the new Sabi Sand lion cubs that have breathed new life into the reserve. They’re so young and fluffy that you’d be forgiven for thinking they’re just big bunches of fleecy yarn rolling about in the wilderness. So, just which pride of lions has given birth to two potential leaders? The cubs belong to the Charleston males and one of the Southern Pride lionesses. Recently, rangers have spotted the Charleston’s, the cubs, the lioness with cubs and the full Southern Pride, all engaging in different activities. All in a day’s work here in the Sabi Sand! Marius and Nadia, rangers from Umkumbe Safari Lodge, sent us their images to showcase rather memorable moments with these lions. Here’s the breakdown of Umkumbe’s recent lion pride sightings: The Downtime Marius Zeilinga showed his guests a once in a lifetime lion pride sighting. They came across the Southern Pride together with their cubs and the protective Charleston males. They were doing what lions do best – lazing around. Lions sleep for up to 20 hours a day and conduct their more energetic activities, such as patrolling and hunting, during the cooler hours of the night. They were spotted during the day and later in the evening.  *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  *This image is copyright of its original author The Feast Nadia and her guests spotted the full Southern Pride feasting off a buffalo kill. The Charleston males and cubs were all enjoying their dinner experience. There’s a definite hierarchy involved when lions sit down to eat. The dominant males eat first, then lionesses and cubs.  *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 Roaring The Southern Pride of lions and the Charleston males were very vocal the other night. They were heard contact calling in the dead of night. Lions call to advertise territory and to make contact with other members of the pride. At night, sound travels further because the air is still and things are deadly calm. Luckily, Nadia filmed one of the Charlestons roaring! The true sound of the African bushveld. http://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/sabi-sand-lion-cubs-put-on-a-show-for-umkumbe-rangers/ 
Charleston male lions on the move on the S 65 junction north in the Kruger National Park
Credits to African Safaris Guru  *This image is copyright of its original author
From Latest Sightings
Absolutely amazing to once again see these beautiful Charleston males this morning taking a casual stroll and scent marking along the S1 towards the Phabeni gate. So if you enter or exit the park through the Phabeni Gate be attentive ? Tinged by Wilma  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author
These guys have really dark manes for 6 year old lions. The Bboys manes are just now getting darker while these guys have manes like the mapogos at the same age. Really aggressive looking lions.
 (03-07-2017, 10:28 AM)Gamiz Wrote: From Latest Sightings they born in april 2011 (03-07-2017, 05:07 PM)Tshokwane Wrote:(03-07-2017, 11:29 AM)sik94 Wrote: The Bboys manes are just now getting darker while these guys have manes like the mapogos at the same age. Yeah the rain and picture quality here definitely makes the manes look darker than they actually are, but I still think they still have darker manes than the bboys, Tinyo comes comes closest to having a mane as big or dark as the charlestons or even the Matshpiris for that matter. Edit: now after seeing some more pictures, the difference seems very little. |
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