Experience the delicate balance of life in the African bush as we witness both the miracle of birth and the reality of survival. We begin by reflecting on last week’s extraordinary moment—witnessing an impala ewe bring new life into the world. The sight of her tiny lamb taking its first tentative steps before confidently trotting alongside its mother was truly remarkable.
But the bush tells no fairy tales. We then joined the Three Rivers Duo where the Young Female demonstrates the counterpoint to new life, dragging one of three impala lambs that she and her mother successfully hunted in a single evening. This predation, though seemingly harsh, plays perfectly into the impala’s survival strategy. Their synchronized birthing season creates such an abundance of lambs that while many fall prey to waiting predators, the majority survive to sustain their thriving populations.
And the cycle continues. Two Kambula Lionesses now carry the promise of new life, with one visibly heavy with cubs. The anticipation builds as we await the next generation of Londolozi’s royal family, knowing that soon we might be privileged to document tiny lion cubs taking their first steps into this wild world.
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I loved this Virtual Safari, especially 3 Rivers and her daughter grooming one another. Given that the youngest 3 in the Kambula pride are pushing 18 months old (?), is it not surprising that at least 1 of the 5 adults haven’t given birth before now?
Thank you so much, Suzanne. Yes, it is about time that some of the Kambula Lionesses fell pregnant again. We can’t wait to see the next generation of cubs.
It was really good luck, Sean, that you saw this Impala and how she gave birth to a little one.
Amazing!
It’ also great to see how well the two cubs of the Nkonveni and the Three Rivers females are doing. They have indeed grown into two beautiful and skilled young leopards.
I am looking forward to hearing more about the new cubs of the Kambula Lionesses.
The Nkoveni Young Male and Three Rivers Young Female are growing into stunning little leopards and are both doing very well.
Sean, great video safari this week. I really enjoyed the impala birth and the leopards.
Thank you so much, William.
Hi Sean, the newborn impala and its shivering mum did move me… apparently such frail creatures both, they are resilient. Such graceful, adorable antelope. Then to the Three Rivers female and adorable daughter… I’m glad, in spite of the poor little lamb that will never live a full life and their mothers, to see that she’s becoming a capable huntress. But she’s still her mother ‘s baby. She’s different in her behaviour from other cubs of her age. She needs the physical contact with her mum so much, as if she was younger. And her mum seems happy of that. They are such a wonderful, touching duo. I ask to myself when and how the daughter will part from her mum…. the lions are so many together, impressive! The Ndzenga male appeared is superb. And the elephants in the green are a perfect end to the video.
The impala birth was awesome to see and then spending time with the Three Rivers Female and her daughter was special. The Ndzhenga Males do appear to be in great condition.
The Ndzenga male’s appearance sorry! I always digitate and sometimes the automatic correction writes all wrong!
Dear Sean, such a cute impala lamb, that must be amazing to see all the birth…., but also very hard for life is too short.Thanks for sharing this video, almost happy for those updates.
It was indeed amazing to see the impala birth but as you say life is hard and short out here.
A birth is magical and an experience to celebrate within any species. Your video is so special, allowing us a glimpse into the the moments after giving birth, the mother ever vigilant whilst cleaning her lamb, and then the amazing moment when her little one is scampering after her on those tiny wobbly legs. No less heartwarming was the segment featuring Three Rivers female and her daughter. I could be wrong but there seems to be an extra special bond between this leopard and her cub, perhaps because this cub struggled early in her life. I am rooting for this little female to continue to grow strong even knowing their territory is fraught with other predators on all sides. And then the Kambulas, two pregnant females due to give birth very soon – maybe this will be the visit in a couple of months when I will have the privilege of viewing young cubs, if all goes well in nature’s scheme. Thanks Sean for another wonderful virtual safari!
Thank you, Denise. It was great to see the birth and the gentle moments between the Three Rivers Female and her daughter.
We are also very excited for the arrival of some new lion cubs.
Hi Sean, the birth of the Impala lamb was so beautiful to see. So very tiny and after 30 minutes the lamb started to get up. Remarkable how nature is. The Three Rivers female and her female cub is a favorite of mine as well. They really made sure they caught enough meat to last them for a maybe 2 or 3 days. Love the way they interact with each other and mom still cleaning the cub. Very good news that there will be new lion cubs soon from two different females. Always a pleasure to view new born, being it being lambs, cubs or calves it is so precious.
Thank you so much, Valmai. It is always enjoyable seeing tiny young animals.
So sweet mama leopard and son! Yeah new lion cubs! Love the ellies! Also love your appreciation for your wife and babies 🙂
Thanks so much, Anita. Can’t wait for the new little lion cubs.