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.
Looks like Matimbas caught Hipscar alone and beat him badly...
Is it true.. can someone confirm?
How is HipScar... just bruises or bad injuries?
He was weak and was not patrolling with his brothers in recent past.. might be alone and Matimbas caught him...
And if that’s not enough, one of the Matimba males has also re-appeared from the archives of lion activity. This is a first for Umkumbe, making it a definite highlight of the week!
Quote:Ranger Marius says, “For the first time at Umkumbe, one of the Matimba coalition of male lions made an appearance. There are two in the coalition and the male we saw is fondly referred to as “Hairy Belly”. His territory is normally up north but over the recent months he has been spotted watching over the Mhangeni breakaway females. This male we saw seemed to have an injury. Matimba means “strength” in Shangaaan, so hopefully he’ll recover shortly and live up to his namesake”
We spotted Hairy belly in Umkumbe game lodge (18th-19th Jan 2017) by himself with fight injuries. Roars could be heard 2-3km away by what sounded like another 2 lions which made him move in the opposite direction (This all happened at night). Any news of him and Ginger since the mentioned dates? I attach a picture of Hairy Belly showing clear injury on his back the day after the first sighting.
*This image is copyright of its original author
By the way, Mala Mala saw one of them hanging out there with some of the Mangheni girls, so that one might be Ginger.
(01-24-2017, 03:55 AM)Tshokwane Wrote: Credits to Andrew Walter.
We spotted Hairy belly in Umkumbe game lodge (18th-19th Jan 2017) by himself with fight injuries. Roars could be heard 2-3km away by what sounded like another 2 lions which made him move in the opposite direction (This all happened at night). Any news of him and Ginger since the mentioned dates? I attach a picture of Hairy Belly showing clear injury on his back the day after the first sighting.
*This image is copyright of its original author
By the way, Mala Mala saw one of them hanging out there with some of the Mangheni girls, so that one might be Ginger.
Likely with Majis. As Golden Mane is also limping and there are some reports of Hipscar injury as well.
Or may be with Matshapiri males as they were run into each other in recent past and roaring back and forth happened in last month
It must have been 2 against 1 because of the injury on his back. Considering the threats around them (Matshapiri, Magjingi) they should stay togehter...Can't tell a lion what to do :)
I really doubt Hip Scar was involved in a fight or even that he travelled to the east. His health problems make him stay within the Majingilane territory all the time.
Golden Mane limping could be of any reason but not necessarily from a fight.
DM and SN are fine.
Matimbas could had a skirmish with the Matshapiri Males because they have moved in and out of Malamala since some months ago mating with the Mahngeni breakaway lionesses.
(01-24-2017, 07:51 PM)NCAT33 Wrote: I was thinking the Matshapiri Males because they seem to be expanding their territory back into the Londolzi area; ref #97 in Matshapiri thread.
I tend to agree with you. In fact, I think the Matimbas feel threatened by these males and the Matshapiris seem to have sensed this. Still, we'll have to watch how it develops, being 2 vs 2 the odds are even.
I think the coalition that sticks together more will be the one to come on top, at least in the within the immediate time.
Guess what? We spotted the other Matimba male lion on our traverse. In our initial sighting we spotted him lazing around with a full, protruding belly. This morning he was seen again, but this time he was roaring constantly ! Could he have been trying to contact the other Matimba male? We don't quite know, but it was nice to see this ginger-maned lion!
And, once again, ranger Marius Zeilinga was there to photograph this male in all his glory.
*This image is copyright of its original author
The huge male could be heard roaring constantly. We speculate that he was on the lookout for the "Hairy male", the other male within the Matimba coalition of two.
*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
He very clearly had a full belly and was is no hurry to move !
01-27-2017, 04:06 PM( This post was last modified: 01-28-2017, 11:32 AM by Fredymrt )
From sabi sabi:In 2 separate sightings : We found two new males in our area this morning ! They are known as the Matimba males and are getting pushed down to our side by other males .. this could mean war for the Charleston males ! We came across one of the Southern Pride females walking along the road this morning and after following her through some thick bush , she led us to the rest of the pride who were all underneath Tambotie ticket
Hard times ahead for the Matimbas. If they wanna avoid tha Matshapiri Males they've to face the Charleston Males. Don't the Matimba Males have cubs with the Mangheni breakaway and the Tsalala females?
(01-27-2017, 11:58 PM)Lionpower Wrote: Hard times ahead for the Matimbas. If they wanna avoid tha Matshapiri Males they've to face the Charleston Males. Don't the Matimba Males have cubs with the Mangheni breakaway and the Tsalala females?
Matimbas have cubs with atleast 2 of the Mangheni lionesses. (Atleast 5 cubs)
The lionesses haven't yet introduced the cubs to the pride. As Matshapiris are also mating with them recently, hopefully they wont harm the cubs.
I don't think Tsalals are in danger. They too had 5 cubs with Matimbas.
Seen on safari this weekend: We enjoyed numerous sightings of the Matimba males as they began to move more south west and later right in the heart of the Charleston male’s territory. The males have since moved off our property and fortunately did not come into contact with the Charleston males. This impala seemed to have infinite patience as it let a very nosy Oxpecker go about its business on his face. These Village Weavers are amazing builders and this one was visibly perturbed when he dropped a piece of grass he had been using to add on to his home.
The Charleston males moved towards an open area where they found two of the Southern Pride females. When they spotted the females, the males made a run towards them but stopped mid-way to have a little scrap with one another.
A Southern White-Faced owl was found perched high up on a dead tree scanning the surrounding area for a quick and silent bite to eat.
