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The Matshapiri Males
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MALAMALA (16/10/2015)
It's going to be difficult to sum up today in a short paragraph!! Lions: The Matshapiri pride joined up with the 3 lionesses from the Eyrefield pride who initially showed a lot of hostility towards the Matshapiri lioness. 2 Styx lionesses were near Stwise, a herd of buffalo to their east and further east of that were 2 members of the new coalition of 5 males. Down south we found the Charleston male with the injured jaw and there are reports of a dead male lion around Rocky Crossing. https://www.facebook.com/malamalagamereserve 
For the moment I'm unable to post regularly. But to make up for this, here's an introduction to a new coalition that has been for some time having a big part of lion life, achieving dominance over two prides and already having cubs sired by the females of both the Sparta/Eyrefield pride and the Fourways pride.
Here there is some videos that show a hunt made by the two Matshapiri males and the Sparta pride by MalaMala Game Reserve. Another epic sighting of lions vs buffaloes with an unexpected twist! Part 1/7: 2 Eyrefield lionesses run in from the south and the Matshapiri pride attack from the north. Video by ranger Mike Kirkman Part 7/7: The final clip... Note: All of the above are video, just click on them to play 
These are the males that the majigilanes chased a few months ago on video right? Well one the brothers anyway
Quote:These are the males that the majigilanes chased a few months ago on video right? Well one the brothers anywayExactly. These are those males the Majingilane had a contact with.  Quote:what is name of their coalition?These two are the Matshapiri males.  *This image is copyright of its original author
MalaMala Game Reserve:
January 21st. Lions: the 2 Fourways lionesses and the 4 young cubs were with the 2 Matshapiri males- all feeding off a sub adult buffalo kill in eastern Flockfield. The Eyrefield pride and their 4 cubs were south of Rattray's Camp.  *This image is copyright of its original author It's nice to see how quickly these two boys cemented their dominance and alreadfy are fathers of 8 cubs, 4 in each pride. 
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is a current photo? when is it taken? I am looking for injuries which might have been incurred by the fight with Ginger,
Yes, I think it's a recent pic. I would be wary to judge anything just yet. I mean, it's true that Ginger is a big male and would give a hard time to any rival male, but the Matshapiri males are big males also, not as big as the Matimbas, but not much smaller than them.
Although I would expect them to have some minor injuries like scratches and stuff, in a 2 vs 1 there are plenty of ways to avoid getting seriously injured.
Matshapiri male with the Eyrefield/ Sparta pride, credits to James Craig Moodie:
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Mala Mala Game Reserve, 28 March 2016:
"We followed the 2 Matshapiri males as they moved south and east across the central parts of MalaMala. The Marthly pride were in Piccadilly Triangle. The Fourways pride and all 4 cubs were seen in eastern Flockfield." Photo credits: Dan Bailey ranger  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author Photo credits: James Craig Moodie
Great pics, I was just about to share them.
Here's another one of the Matshapiri male with the full mane, credits to Daniel Bailey.  *This image is copyright of its original author
The Matshapiri male with the mohawk mane. Credits to Citona Marie Rygg
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