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Lower Hoanib lion activities
Monday 17 June 2024
During the past 7 months the Hoanib River was pounded by numerous, unexpected and dramatic flash floods that influenced the movements of most animals and a concentration of activities around the Floodplain. The young male lion Opl-24 has remained in the Hoanib area and was observed mating with Xpl-114 “Charly”. ..read more >>
Lion activities
Saturday 1 June 2024
Dramatic weather conditions that ranged from sandstorms, heatwaves to thunderous rain storms, had an impact on the research and monitoring activities. The Orphan lionesses braved the conditions by regularly crossing over the dune-belt between the Hoanib Floodplain and the coastal region. ..read more >>
Lion monitoring during the last months
Friday 16 February 2024
The months of November, December and parts of January were dedicated to monitoring the social dynamic changes that occurred amongst the Orphan lionesses in the lower Hoanib river. And monitoring the behaviour of the lioness Xpl 108, during the latter part of her pregnancy, leading up to her giving birth. ..read more >>