The white lion is even uglier than the others 
White lions in Kruger
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Re: White lion cub in Kruger
Looks as if they were on an important mission The white lion is even uglier than the others
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Re: White lion cub in Kruger
It is because there are a lot of males without manes in that pride! They do look silly!
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Re: White lion cub in Kruger
Kruger Sightings
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16h16 hours ago
17:30
Pride of lions with the white lion
They are going hunting now
"Finally found him!!
"H6, 2km from the N'wanetsi picnic spot
Near Satara
Tinged by Ken
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Re: White lion cub in Kruger
Kruger Sightings
Verified account @LatestKruger
24h24 hours ago
08:28
Lions stationary & Casper the White Lion
H6, 20m E of S37
Near Satara
Vis 5/5
Tinged by Ruan & Lizzy
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Re: White lion cub in Kruger
#BreakingNews: another white lion cub has been born on Ngala Private Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
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: @lylemccabe
: Ngala Private Game Reserve, Kruger National Park
: South Africa
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Read full story below…
In October Ngala rangers identified a lion den site of one of the young Birmingham (a local lion pride) females in a deep thicket along the dry Timbavati River. and Beyond Ngala has a strict protocol of non-interference around den sites and game viewing of young animals. And in line with this, the newly established den site was observed from a non-intrusive and safe distance.
Using binoculars to observe the den site, speculation among guests and rangers alike grew. How many cubs were there? Was the one cub paler compared to the other two? With the differentiating light and shade within the thicket, no-one was sure. This question would only be answered when the lioness moved her den site.
Earlier this week, ranger Lyle McCabe and his guests enjoyed this opportunity when the Birmingham lioness brought her 3 cubs into the open. It was confirmed. One of the cubs is a white lion. It has happened again!
In March this year a lion from the same Birmingham pride gave birth to four cubs, with one being a white lion cub. Unfortunately there was a male lion coalition territorial take-over and as a result, all the cubs did not survive. However, the cubs born now, in early October, are most likely the offspring of these new dominant male lions. We will have to patiently wait to observe if the current dominant male coalition accepts the cubs as their own. We will try and keep you updated.
Please understand, as with all young predator cubs, andBeyond guides are exercising the greatest sensitivity and caution in respect of viewing these animals, as the youngsters are still vulnerable. These strict parameters are done within our andBeyond policy and ethics of putting the animal first at all times.
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How many white lions are they?
Currently it is believed that there are 13 wild white lions that live in the wild, with only two known individuals in the Kruger National Park.
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Are white lions albino lions?
No, they’re not. The absence of colour in a white lion is due to a recessive gene. Both tawny lions have to carry the recessive gene and successfully mate to produce a white lion. Currently white lions are also not a separate species or subspecies of the tawny coloured lions.
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When can guests start viewing the cubs?
Game drives to the den site will be at the discretion of rangers. All efforts are made to minimise disturbing the pride, and will only be conducted should they feel the cubs can be viewed safely and securely. As these are wild animals, we unfortunately cannot guarantee sightings
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#seewhatliesbeyond #travelandbeyond #andbeyondngala #wildwatch #whitelion #wildlifewednesday#seewhatliesbeyond #travelandbeyond #andbeyondngala #wildwatch #whitelion #wildlifewednesday
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: @lylemccabe
: Ngala Private Game Reserve, Kruger National Park
: South Africa----------
Read full story below…
In October Ngala rangers identified a lion den site of one of the young Birmingham (a local lion pride) females in a deep thicket along the dry Timbavati River. and Beyond Ngala has a strict protocol of non-interference around den sites and game viewing of young animals. And in line with this, the newly established den site was observed from a non-intrusive and safe distance.
Using binoculars to observe the den site, speculation among guests and rangers alike grew. How many cubs were there? Was the one cub paler compared to the other two? With the differentiating light and shade within the thicket, no-one was sure. This question would only be answered when the lioness moved her den site.
Earlier this week, ranger Lyle McCabe and his guests enjoyed this opportunity when the Birmingham lioness brought her 3 cubs into the open. It was confirmed. One of the cubs is a white lion. It has happened again!
In March this year a lion from the same Birmingham pride gave birth to four cubs, with one being a white lion cub. Unfortunately there was a male lion coalition territorial take-over and as a result, all the cubs did not survive. However, the cubs born now, in early October, are most likely the offspring of these new dominant male lions. We will have to patiently wait to observe if the current dominant male coalition accepts the cubs as their own. We will try and keep you updated.
Please understand, as with all young predator cubs, andBeyond guides are exercising the greatest sensitivity and caution in respect of viewing these animals, as the youngsters are still vulnerable. These strict parameters are done within our andBeyond policy and ethics of putting the animal first at all times.
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How many white lions are they?
Currently it is believed that there are 13 wild white lions that live in the wild, with only two known individuals in the Kruger National Park.
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Are white lions albino lions?
No, they’re not. The absence of colour in a white lion is due to a recessive gene. Both tawny lions have to carry the recessive gene and successfully mate to produce a white lion. Currently white lions are also not a separate species or subspecies of the tawny coloured lions.
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When can guests start viewing the cubs?
Game drives to the den site will be at the discretion of rangers. All efforts are made to minimise disturbing the pride, and will only be conducted should they feel the cubs can be viewed safely and securely. As these are wild animals, we unfortunately cannot guarantee sightings
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#seewhatliesbeyond #travelandbeyond #andbeyondngala #wildwatch #whitelion #wildlifewednesday#seewhatliesbeyond #travelandbeyond #andbeyondngala #wildwatch #whitelion #wildlifewednesday
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Re: White lion cub in Kruger
How cute they are
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." Nelson Mandela
The desire for equality must never exceed the demands of knowledge
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Re: White lion cub in Kruger
Kruger Sightings
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21h21 hours ago
09:15
White lion was walking on the road
H6, 3km W of N'wanetsi picnic site
Near Satara
Vis 5/5
Tinged by Sabina
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