The springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) is a medium-sized brown and white antelope-gazelle of southwestern Africa. It is extremely fast and can reach speeds of 100 km/h (62 mph) and can leap 4 m (13 feet) through the air. The common name "springbok" comes from the Afrikaans and Dutch words spring = jump and bok = male antelope or goat. The … [Read more...]
Lion BM052 “Marco”
Posted on July 23, 2014 // Leave a Comment
Lion BM052 was darted and collared in the wildlife management area (WMA) corridor between the CKGRs western boundary and the farms further to the west. He never associated with another male, chasing several younger males for considerable distances. When travelling west out of the reserve, lion BM052 encountered a game farm that tolerated lions and … [Read more...]
Lion TM059 “Bart”
Posted on July 23, 2014 // Leave a Comment
This young male with very striking facial features was part of a cohort of three young males. He was observed singly on several occasions and was estimated to be about 4 years old when collared in March, 2010. He spent a little time around Tau Pan, but did not associate with the four territorial lions of the Tau Pan pride. Instead the … [Read more...]
Lion JM068 “Sega”
Posted on July 23, 2014 // Leave a Comment
A single male dominated the Junction pride after the death of JM011 and his partner see section . Lion JM068 was collared in July 2009 and over the observations I found that he defended two cohorts of 3 females each. These females had not been observed with the original males, and the females that spent most time in the north had cubs that were old … [Read more...]