Styx Males Chase Tsalala Pride
The Styx males were sleeping. Having been unable to stake their claim on Londolozi at the beginning of the year, they seem to have taken on a relatively nomadic existence …
The Styx males were sleeping. Having been unable to stake their claim on Londolozi at the beginning of the year, they seem to have taken on a relatively nomadic existence …
In 2008, the Tsalala pride were taken over by two of the by-now infamous Mapogo coalition. A young male in the pride at the time, the sole survivor from a …
It is just over two months since Amy Attenborough wrote a post on the Tsalala Young males, exploring their past, current status and possible future. Speculation will always be rife …
One thing I love most about this blog is the role it plays as an archive, in which we can look back and reference incredible sightings and make comparisons. Then …
What is the true test of a pride’s success? Is it the quality of their hunting prowess, the size of their territory or where that territory lies? Is it how …
The Tsalala pride, and indeed many prides across the Sabi Sands and throughout Africa, shift their prey preferences depending on the season. The abundance of wildebeest calves at the start …
The Tsalala pride are a bit different to other prides. They like to move in the day. Even in the heat of Summer, they are seldom to be found in …
The young lioness of the Tsalala pride has a chip on her shoulder. The sole survivor of 8 cubs born to the two Tsalala sisters in 2011, she has had …
When I arrived in January it was very clear that the Tsalala pride had a very special following at Londolozi. Currently quite a small pride with a massive amount of …
I have been lucky enough to witness some amazing lion fights – males mostly chasing other males, battling over territory, mating rights and food. These fights usually involve short bursts …
During the course of 2013 we watched curiously at the developments and changes in the pride dynamics within the borders of Londolozi. Particularly between the Tsalala pride, their existing members, …
The Tsalala pride has been featuring prominently of late. Basing themselves on the clearings on both sides of the Sand River, we have enjoyed some wonderful viewing of these lions …
There is trouble brewing. Since 2010 the Majingilane have reigned supreme over the central Sabi Sands. Their territory encompasses all of Londolozi and spills over to our East, West and …
A few days ago, James Tyrrell wrote a blog on the rise and fall of specific animals popularity and it was mentioned that the Nanga cubs were definitely shining brighter …
Certain rangers are known for their affinity for certain animals. Mike Miller was a lion man, through and through. Mike worked as a ranger at Londolozi from 2009 to 2011, …