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Male lion
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Great pic \O


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A new pride joins the lions of Tintswalo

Posted on 11 December, 2018 by Tintswalo Safari Lodge in Animal Encounters, Destinations, Kruger, South Africa, Wildlife

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Summer has arrived and the rains have come, and that means one exciting thing: the big herds of buffalo are returning to the area, and we expect to witness some thrilling action from the legendary buffalo hunters of the Manyeleti. The lions of Tintswalo are renowned for their competence in hunting large buffaloes in dramatic conflicts that showcase their immense strength, strategy and stamina.

With green shoots decorating the bushveld, the buffalo are back and we’re eagerly anticipating the upcoming lion-buffalo clashes.

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Tintswalo’s regular lion prides have been prowling about as usual, and we’ve already been treated to a few amazing sightings as the powerful carnivores gather around the watering holes after the summer thundershowers. In one month alone, we’ve been able to watch five different prides and three different lion coalitions.

The Mbiri Pride has already pounced into action with the buffalo herds, and recently hunted down a large bull, fortifying their reputation as the Manyeleti’s most formidable hunting pride.

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We were excited to discover a new pride in the far north of the reserve, consisting of seven strong-looking females and five cubs.

It’s always wonderful to find new lions! The dynamic of the region undergoes an exhilarating change as they come face-to-face with other prides.

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At Tintswalo, we now refer to this new pride as the Orpen Pride, and the two large males that move with them as the Orpen males. The two males are imposing and strong, and as they migrate further south into the reserve, they pose a real threat to the Koppies males.

We’re eager to see how this pride integrates into the existing lions of Tintswalo!

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We’re also expecting to see some cubs on the reserve, in the very near future.

The young Avoca males have been spotted with the Talamati females in the south and further north, the Koppies Pride has enjoyed the company of the Red Road male.

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Like an African Game of Thrones, the lions of Tintswalo experience regular upheavals and transformation, with the change in power dynamics and the arrival of new blood on the reserve.

At this time, we have a record of ten factions currently roaming the Manyeleti:

Orpen Pride (NEW!)
• 2 males
• 4-6 females and cubs of about 5 months.
• The dominant male in the pride is known as ‘Junior Nkuhuma’, and he’s originally from the northern Sabi Sands and southern Manyeleti where Nkuhuma reign.

Koppies Pride with Red Road male
• 3 females
• 1 young male of about 1.5 years old

Birmingham Pride
• 2 – 5 females
• 2 young males of about 3 years old – these males are now independent

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Mbiri Pride plus Nharu young male
• 4 females
• 7 sub-adults about 2 years old
• 1 young Nharu male 3 years old

Avoca/Giraffe males
• These 3 powerful males are about 10 years old

Nharu Pride
• 3 females
• 8 sub-adults about 3 years old

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Talamati Pride
• 5 females

Avoca males
• 3 males that are about 5 years old

Nkuhuma Pride
• Last time we saw the Nkuhumas, there were 11 lions in total

Torchwood Pride
• Last time we saw the Torchwoods, there were 10 lions in total.

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That is a huge buff kill! :shock:


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WE UNPACK THE FACTS ABOUT THE AFRICAN LION

by Africa Geographic Editorial
Friday, 04 January 2019


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“It is in this confusing and toxic space that lions battle for recognition and protection. With African lion populations having plummeted by 60% in 20 years, and only some fenced populations holding their own, it is important to understand the available facts about lions, to better navigate the confusing online chatter.”

~ Simon Espley, CEO of Africa Geographic

Click on the title to read the whole story and see the great photographs \O


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Richprins wrote: Fri Dec 28, 2018 6:43 pm \O

That is a huge buff kill! :shock:
Magic Lion area ...Timbavati (Ngala area ) , Manyeleti, and Orpen


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Very nice pics.

Don't agree with classifying junior and his partner as part of the open pride. Should be seperate imho.


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A mother's love is like nothing else in this world. It knows no law, no pity, it dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path...

Recently on the H9 a lioness was spotted at a den with very newborn cubs. Tinged by Garry Mills Wildlife Photography


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^Q^ ^Q^


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Lovely \O


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