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The Matimba coalition

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(09-13-2020, 07:36 PM)Alex Morala Wrote: Hairy Belly Matimba will have a History like no other. Simply one of the greatest.
Taking down a buffalo 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CFFCVgpgUjW/...8qs72h17bx

......is that recent? That's ballsy as fuck.
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(09-13-2020, 09:20 PM)sik94 Wrote:
(09-13-2020, 07:36 PM)Alex Morala Wrote: Hairy Belly Matimba will have a History like no other. Simply one of the greatest.
Taking down a buffalo 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CFFCVgpgUjW/...8qs72h17bx

......is that recent? That's ballsy as fuck.

Apparently it's recent
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Wow that is amazing, king HB has still got it. Excellent
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(09-13-2020, 07:36 PM)Alex Morala Wrote: Hairy Belly Matimba will have a History like no other. Simply one of the greatest.
Taking down a buffalo 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CFFCVgpgUjW/...d=8qs72h17
Simply stunning.  Thanks for this one!  
We all see this 15 year old sometimes hobbling about, and then he goes and shows us he's not quite retired yet..... He wants to show off for his pride, that he's not useless and too old.  I remember when he tried to creep over Aunty Othawa while she was snoozing, only to have her bounce up and growl harshly at him!  He then proceeded to roar several times, a bit sheepish at being caught.... ;Wink      
I hope he goes out from old age and not from a gored buffalo injury though!  
He might be waking up later on with stiff back and legs....haha!  :)
What an unforgettable character and survivor.
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A good looking Hairy Belly Matimba at Savanna Private Game Reserve - With the recently passes on of his brother Ginger,Hairy belly is the oldest lion living in the Sabi Sands.
Photo credit to: What Micky Eats
Sabi Sand-Savanna Private Game Reserve,Posted: August 2019

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This whole episode of the Othawa lion pride taking down a buffalo was hands down one of the most exciting events I have witnessed in the bush. It really does not happen often to see the whole process from start to finish. See my Instagram Stories for scenes from the buffalo hunt.
Photo credit to: Cat Butler
Sabi Sand-Leopard Hills PGR,Posted: 14/09/2020


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Update on Ottawa Male, Legendary Matimba Male and 3 Tumbela Males. Virgin Limited Safari 

Everyone seems to be scared of him at the moment says ranger.

Start watching at 14...onward 

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CFHy55VFb_p...oagmq8ii19
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"Everyone seems to be scared of him at the moment says ranger."

Ealier on the same video guide said that Tumbela males are growing in confidence and are seen more and more on the property.
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One of the younger six Matimba males (White face) on a buffalo kill
Photo credit to: Drizzle Jordaan
Manyeleti-Sabi Sand

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Just read a report on youtube that HB is on the run from the young tumbela males. Anybody have any info on this?
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(09-21-2020, 03:02 AM)Hairy tummy Wrote: Just read a report on youtube that HB is on the run from the young tumbela males. Anybody have any info on this?

Check  Lions of Sabi Sands   topic.
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Thanks potato . For some reason i was not gettin a notification from that topic/thread
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The two Phelwane males on the move at Ngala Private Game Reserve
Timbavati,May 24.,2017.
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"The two Phelwane males on the move at Ngala Private Game Reserve

Timbavati,May 24.,2017."

Rather 2015, not 2017.
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(09-23-2020, 08:51 PM)Potato Wrote: "The two Phelwane males on the move at Ngala Private Game Reserve

Timbavati,May 24.,2017."

Rather 2015, not 2017.

I've posted the date when Ngala uploaded it.

Anyway,Thanks.
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