Orphan lionesses return to the coast

Tuesday 15 August 2023

After an absence of over two months, the Orphan lionesses and small female cub returned to utilise marine food items. Night observation were intensified and all food items were recorded. Biological samples were collected from all food they consumed. During several nights the lions were visited by the brown hyaena Xhb-18 “Bonnie”.

The small female cub takes an interest in the brown hyaena”
 

Playful lionesses and small cub after a successful night
 

Collecting biological samples form Cape fur seals killed by the lions