During the past couple of weeks, we have had regular sightings of the Southern Pride of lions. The males are usually seen alone, away from the females, protecting their territory and the cubs from rival males. The females are usually seen together, with the cubs. With the addition of the six cubs to the pride, the females have been forced to undertake more hunting, and have been seen on several kills over the past two weeks.

All the cubs are strong and healthy and are continuously on the move, from one kill to another. One of the other females has left the pride and we believe that she too has had cubs, but we will keep you updated.

Photographs courtesy of Lion Sands ecologist, Edwin Pierce