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James Tyrrell

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James had hardly touched a camera when he came to Londolozi, but his writing skills that complemented his Honours degree in Zoology meant that he was quickly snapped up by the Londolozi blog team. An environment rich in photographers helped him develop the ...

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on The Resurgent Sparta Pride

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James
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I love reading your regular updates on these lion prides. One can only wish that there would be stability within the prides to allow the sired cubs to grow to adulthood. But that being said. Lions will always be lions and lions will do what they know best, living by tooth and claw. I do hope though that the current lion numbers have enough gene pool to sustain themselves.

Lynda
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I will be there tomorrow and hopefully see these guys again before anymore die

TinaGreeff
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Hi James,
Very nice article to read about the two lion prides!!!Photos also very nice indeed.Looking forward to hear about these prides again in the near future.

sauwah
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FORTUNES OF LION PRIDES ARE LIKE THE UPS AND DOWNS OF OUR STOCK MARKETS. EXCEPT THESE GREAT ENDANGERED CATS ARE FIGHTING FOR THEIR LIVES AND DAILY BREAD ( MEAT ).

Linda
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Love hearing about the Sparta pride. For a long time, there was not much pics or updates about them. Thanks heaps! Glad they are doing well.

And people find soapies interesting? An enthralling read, thanks. I’m slowly being sucked into this Londolozi blog, keep it up.

TED SWINDON
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HI JAMES,
THANKS FOR YOUR BLOG AND INSIGHTS INTO THESE PRIDES.
THE NEXT FEW MONTHS WILL BE FILLED WITH INTRIGUE!
GREAT PHOTOGRAPHS ALSO.
KIND REGARDS,
TED.

A very interesting read. I love the last photo of the pride in the rain with the males looking directly at you – brilliant!

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