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Mhangene lionesses show off their cubs again
It has been a couple of weeks since I have last seen these cubs. It is scary to think how quickly they grow within just a few weeks.
The Mhangene lion pride is known for one thing in particular, hunting buffalo. Not only are they hunting buffalo regularly, but they are doing so without the help of a male lion.
It is no surprise that they are capable of taking down buffalo bulls on their own. These females stand tall and flex some serious muscles.
Although viewing lions feasting on a buffalo may not appeal to everyone’s taste, the amount of cute cubs currently running around aid as a distraction at a smelly sighting.
It can be hard to focus when around ten balls of energy keep moving about in different directions.
Some of the little ones have already learned to strike a pose.
Others have gorged themselves to the point where passing out is the only option.
For the rest, a meal is a meal and they wasted no time tucking into the Buffalo carcass while the adults were resting.
Others would wait and watch to see what the rest are doing.
One of the cutest moments of this entire scene was when the new addition to the pride showed its face.
This little cub could just about walk. It spent most of the time suckling and watching the larger cousins create chaos around it.
One of the females finally woke up from her slumber. She made her way back to the carcass. Some of the larger cubs tried their luck at getting in mom’s way. A quick snarl and a flash of teeth quickly assured them who gets to enjoy the lion’s share.
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Lovely sequence of photos, Cal. The cubs need all the learning experiences they can get. I look forward to seeing them in December!
Catherine
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Thanks Catherine, they most certainly do. Hope to see you guys in Dec.
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Wonderful photographs as always with a delightful commentary. Thank you for sharing a part of your wonderful world.
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Thanks so much Anne, always a pleasure
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There is quite a story here; such formidable lionesses and great hunters too. I love to see the growth of their family. These cubs steal your heart. I hope to see them in the near future. Magnificent photo-story here, Cal. Thank you.
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Thanks so much Marianne. I do hope you get to see them while they are still fairly young. But a great addition to the pride nonetheless.
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Great post Cal. Good to see how successful this pride is. Those cubs are so cute. They have lots of lessons to learn from very good teachers.
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Thank You, Helen. That is so true, the future for these little ones looks good.
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What an amazing opportunity to see the family sit down to a meal, Cal!
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Thanks Dries, it was incredible.
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