There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
From Londolozi Game Reserve, The Week in Pictures #248 by Callum Gowar "The dark-maned Matimba male takes note of the Munghen breakaway pride roaring in close proximity."
Photo and information credits: Michael Anderson Wildlife Photography "This battle-scarred old Male has been around camp for a few days, we found him within 1 minute on drive yesterday, calling for his female that were nearby. He's getting older, probably about 9 years old by now, perhaps he's in his twilight, soon to be replaced with younger, stronger males. For now, he's still the King." 19 February '16
Matimba male Nduna-The dominant male of the coalition of 6 male lions who enter Djuma area in Sabi Sands in mid 2011
Photos by:Richard Miller
Photos Taken:September 2010 at Manyeleti Game Reserve
The dark-maned Matimba male and one of the Mhangeni breakaway lionesses spent two days together in a brief and intermittent mating bout. The distant horizon made this a very memorable few moments!
*This image is copyright of its original author
Frozen in time as the aggressive dismount reveals claws, muscles, saliva and a flourishing mane caught in morning light!
(05-02-2015, 07:58 PM)sanjay Wrote: Yes, As you guys told Matimbas are bigger lions when compared to Majins. I guess they can guess this.
Majins Are smart, They generally attack when they outnumbered their opponents.
mmm not complety true,i think this has been reported on the forum here but not this thread,so here's the info from the arathusa site. August 2011
by Ryan Johnston:
There’s the faintest whiff in the air whispering that warmer times aren’t far off. That said, with August being our windy month, the normally lush bush will dry out even more before the rainy season arrives. We set out this morning to the sound of lions roaring in the east, but little did we know exactly what we were in for. We were in the process of following up on the roaring cats when we received news over the radio that four of the Matimba males had been seen. A coalition of six males, the Matimbas are showing more and more interest in the northern Sabi Sand. This area is currently under the control of the four Majingilanes brothers, the same coalition of males that put an end to the Mapogo males’ reign in an epic battle just over a year ago.
We watched as the four Matimbas chased after a small herd of buffalo. The lions scattered in different directions as they tried to ambush the buffalo without success. While waiting for them to regroup, we heard roaring coming from the east about a hundred meters off. We thought nothing of it, assuming it was the males calling to mark their positions. Another radio call revealed that it was in fact "three of the Majingilanes brothers", and they were heading straight towards the Matimba males.
A verbal confrontation could only mean one thing. War.
Roars pierced the peaceful winter morning, and sightings of the two coalitions chasing each other over a main road were fast and intense. There was no physical contact, but it was clear from the outset that the two groups were squaring off. Sizing each other up. This posturing continued throughout the morning, and their roars could be heard far and wide. The Majingilanes eventually settled under a tree just off the main road, although they carried on roaring to just in case the Matimbas planned on returning anytime soon. After all this excitement we headed back to the lodge for a well deserved breakfast. Could this morning’s events herald the start of another war? Only time will tell.<br>
We returned in the afternoon to follow up on the Majingilanes, and found them under the tree where we’d left them in the morning. It looked as though they were still quite rattled by what had happened. Finding anything where the standoff took place would prove difficult, as the animals had all scattered as soon as they heard the lions having a go at each other. Luck was on our side however, because we soon ran intoSafari and Mafufunyane in the same area. We left Mafufunyane hunting and headed back to the lodge.
(05-02-2015, 07:58 PM)sanjay Wrote: Yes, As you guys told Matimbas are bigger lions when compared to Majins. I guess they can guess this.
Majins Are smart, They generally attack when they outnumbered their opponents.
mmm not complety true,i think this has been reported on the forum here but not this thread,so here's the info from the arathusa site. August 2011
by Ryan Johnston:
There’s the faintest whiff in the air whispering that warmer times aren’t far off. That said, with August being our windy month, the normally lush bush will dry out even more before the rainy season arrives. We set out this morning to the sound of lions roaring in the east, but little did we know exactly what we were in for. We were in the process of following up on the roaring cats when we received news over the radio that four of the Matimba males had been seen. A coalition of six males, the Matimbas are showing more and more interest in the northern Sabi Sand. This area is currently under the control of the four Majingilanes brothers, the same coalition of males that put an end to the Mapogo males’ reign in an epic battle just over a year ago.
We watched as the four Matimbas chased after a small herd of buffalo. The lions scattered in different directions as they tried to ambush the buffalo without success. While waiting for them to regroup, we heard roaring coming from the east about a hundred meters off. We thought nothing of it, assuming it was the males calling to mark their positions. Another radio call revealed that it was in fact "three of the Majingilanes brothers", and they were heading straight towards the Matimba males.
A verbal confrontation could only mean one thing. War.
Roars pierced the peaceful winter morning, and sightings of the two coalitions chasing each other over a main road were fast and intense. There was no physical contact, but it was clear from the outset that the two groups were squaring off. Sizing each other up. This posturing continued throughout the morning, and their roars could be heard far and wide. The Majingilanes eventually settled under a tree just off the main road, although they carried on roaring to just in case the Matimbas planned on returning anytime soon. After all this excitement we headed back to the lodge for a well deserved breakfast. Could this morning’s events herald the start of another war? Only time will tell.<br>
We returned in the afternoon to follow up on the Majingilanes, and found them under the tree where we’d left them in the morning. It looked as though they were still quite rattled by what had happened. Finding anything where the standoff took place would prove difficult, as the animals had all scattered as soon as they heard the lions having a go at each other. Luck was on our side however, because we soon ran intoSafari and Mafufunyane in the same area. We left Mafufunyane hunting and headed back to the lodge.
here are 3 of the 6 members of the matimbas pictures were taken in aug-2011
finally someone has provided concrete evidence that clears the unjust reputation that the Majingilanes always challenge outnumbered coalitions. Thks mate!
finally someone has provided concrete evidence that clears the unjust reputation that the Majingilanes always challenge outnumbered coalitions. Thks mate!
it does not say that the Majingilane were involved in a fight, it says they have challenged which means chasing and roaring.
