Okavango Swamp Cats

Part of a film made on Safari at Duba Plains in the North of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. It was here that Derek and Beverly Joubert made thieir superb film "Relentless Enemies" over a period of approx three months. This film is focussed on the Lions of Duba and a buffalo Hunt on our safari over a stay of just three days. Joubert it isn't, but if you like Lions I hope you will enjoy it.
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[@tigerlily1266]

That Lion was so cool just putting his paw out so calmly and like "Thank you ladies, I'll take that!" Lol!

[@gerrybatch]

That's what they do and harsh though it may seem the females know it will happen in return for which the male keeps them safe, at least whilst he is strong enough.

[@apacidasantos851]

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[@catherinefrasquillo8881]

I saw the beginning of how that lion got her silver eye. And how they came to the swamp because of one lion. And she was the one that took silver eye out. It was because of a fire and she had to get away with her baby cubs. It's an awesome heartfelt story. Glad to see they are all together. It's not as beautiful as it was back then.

[@gerrybatch]

A fascinating story Catharine thank you. It was amazing how she had adapted to her condition and it certainly did not affect her ability to hunt. Since I took the video in 2008 things have changed a lot at Duba and the prides are more dispersed. More particularly it is now too expensive a camp for most people to afford.

[@Novelways]

Excellent. Relentless Enemies was one of my favourite docos. Good to see an update. Thanks.

[@gerrybatch]

Many thanks for the comment and I am glad you enjoyed the film. You are of course right about silver eye it was just that at the camp they were not certain. One guide had never heard of the Jubert's. It is a very special place though I gather that recently the pride has split and things are changing. That's life of course but at least we have the great memories.

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[@guysmiley3084]

I loved this so much I had my husband watch. He is an audio engineer. He could not get over how well done this is! As good as any documentary!

[@gerrybatch]

They really are superb and Botswana is a very beautiful place to visit.

[@nazrul-geeti]

What it means to be a safari is what this video showed. Wish I could be in that team! LOL. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@michellelinsi853]

such BEAUTIFUL creatures

[@72defender]

Great video and commentary! Thank you for uploading.

[@gerrybatch]

+72defender And thank you very much for letting me know you enjoyed it. If you liked the Botswana video you might also like the latest one which I have up loaded also covering the delta and other places in the Okavango. Best wishes

[@gerrybatch]

They certainly were but it was their size that really impressed. Living in such a watery world had really increased their muscles and given them added presence. I just love the way they look straight through you or often totally ignore you. Thanks for watching.

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Great video. Thank you for taking the time to post.

[@guysmiley3084]

This is great! Thank you so much!!!! Such beautiful, amazing animals!

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[@greeneyes325]

Love this footage so beautifully edited...... the water clearly helps the lions from flies & ticks too, they’re so big & that Scimmer male was so pretty & handsome!!! Awesome video thanks for sharing it 💯❤️❤️👏👏👏👏

[@gerrybatch]

Hello Viti. You are very generous in your comments but really the inspiration for me came from Beverly and Dereck Joubert and their wonderful film called Relentless Enemies which was sited at Duba Plains. My amateur effort is of course not a patch on theirs but they had months to film their production, we only had 3 days but I hope I captured the essence of this wonderful place and as you say those amazing big cats. You could not believe the size of their legs and pads from living in such a watery world. Wonderful stuff. Thanks for watching it and letting me know you enjoyed it.

[@BigAl1981]

Awesome post thank you. I'm going to Botswana later in the year, so this made great viewing. Thanks again.

[@shazzqsong]

Great video, thanks for posting.

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Lions rules are very difficult ,,but are so beautiful creators with their powerful attacks and powerful killing ,,I like the Lions , lioness and Tigers..

[@sushantkubal2133]

Very nice video, thank you

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Awesome video.

[@HLRatan]

Wonderful video.

[@gerrybatch]

I could not agree more. All the pride were big but he was just magnificent though a little thin after 2 or 3 days of mating. That’s why he took the kill from the pride. Thank you for watching the video.

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[@MegaBirdie1]

Great movie / video. I visited Duba last December and am headed back in November. FYI: Silver Eye lost her eye and sight in a fight with another lion. The Joubert's captured that fight on film and it is in the movie "The Last Lions"

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great video,voice as well,loved it.

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[@gerrybatch]

Thank you for your comments Samir. The animals are very used to the vehicles and learn not to see the truck as a threat. The key is always to remain in your seat. If anyone stands up then it creates a different profile and might make it seem like a threat to the animal.

[@tonybargas6998]

Lions don't care what u look like.If u fat they will kick ur ass.I know I was raise in Uganda africa

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Long Live to the Lions !!

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Great video, most powerfull lionesses i ever saw!

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its an realistic video and I amazed while I was seeing

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I like the Discover

[@gerrybatch]

Jeff. Many thanks for the comments and for watching it. It is a wonderful place.

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[@gerrybatch]

@shazzqsong my pleasure I am glad you liked it.

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muy lindo... e interesante .....gracias

[@gerrybatch]

I am glad you found the video interesting and thanks for watching

[@sisavangsor]

Ma Plus grande Joie , C'est quand les buffles éventrent les Lions en les blessant , Souffrant Cruellement avant de Mourir à petit feu !

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Awesome vdio ..

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[@gerrybatch]

Thanks for the thumbs up. Glad you enjoyed the video

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[@mofleh177]

love how the lion walks slowly carrying the kill @10:35 confident steps full of pride and arrogance like if the whole world underneath his paw

[@gerrybatch]

You sum up the male lion beautifully. Glad you enjoyed the video.

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[@gerrybatch]

Harish it very kind of you to let me know you liked the videos. I am very glad you enjoyed them. I hope to be uploading a new one in the next few days. I hope you will like that one too.

[@veerabadhriah3432]

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So nice

[@gerrybatch]

In most cases you are right they will avoid water if they can but the Okavango is very special and crossing or hunting in water is the only way to survive.

[@gerrybatch]

That's great thanks for letting me know

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[@gerrybatch]

Thanks for watching it and taking the time to comment.

[@gerrybatch]

Thank you for watching it. I agree not only is the delta an amazing place to visit but the wildlife is stunning.

[@ImranKhan-yb9pw]

Excellent

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[@gerrybatch]

Thank you very much I appreciate your comments. I hope you have a great trip and see plenty of Leo Panthera

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[@gerrybatch]

Many thanks for watching and letting me know you liked it. It’s quite a while since we went to Duba but it was a wonderful experience.

[@f-2215]

Those are some big ass lions, the female lions are just way bigger than a typical one

[@gerrybatch]

You are right Wilson. We have seen quite a few cats on our visits to Africa but these were so big and strong from living in the watery terrain. Their paws were really big and they were formidable hunters. Thanks for commenting on the video.

[@omaradan8062]

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[@gerrybatch]

Many thanks very glad you enjoyed it

[@kinkeebeatz]

He tore that thing up!

[@gerrybatch]

Thanks for watching my video. It’s great that you have watched it.

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Super docuimetary so nice good work

[@gerrybatch]

Thank you for your comment. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@gerrybatch]

Many thanks Imran. It’s good to know you liked it. Gerry

[@throwerofturds]

great vid ! i had a laugh when the lioness slap the male in the face at 6:15 lol

[@chazaki2]

WOW THE MALE loin has big ball!!

[@gerrybatch]

Many thanks Amit. I am delighted you enjoyed it.

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[@gerrybatch]

Here here and all the other wildlife too.

[@gerrybatch]

At the time I originally made this film I was reflecting the information given by the guide. Since then of course I have enjoyed and been jealous of the wonderful filming of the Jubert's and learned the story behind this amazing place and Silver Eye. I hope you enjoyed the video anyway.

[@coniferproductions1]

Great job capturing such good lion footage. Well filmed and well edited. Very enjoyable to watch.

[@gerrybatch]

Many thanks for taking the time to let me know.I am glad you enjoyed it.

[@pgavin66mpls]

Nice work! The answer to your question about silver eye, may be, if memory serves, the Nat Geo film by Joubert's called The Last Lions. A lone lioness is attacked by silver eye and her pride where silver eye earns her wound and nickname.

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[@gerrybatch]

Many thanks for your comment. It really is the most wonderful location but then I have not found one in Africa that I don't like.

[@gerrybatch]

Omar I am very glad you found the video of interest and I really appreciate your letting me know.

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[@gerrybatch]

Glad you liked it and thank you for letting me know

[@theequalizer2007]

OMG for a sec I swear I thought the lion was in the passenger seat!

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[@gerrybatch]

It certainly was and thank you for watching it.

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[@LAURIEChavesLADYLIONESS]

THIS SO TORMENTING I FEEL FOR THE LIONESS AND THE BUFFALO!!

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[@mukeshraj2693]

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[@gerrybatch]

Many thanks for your comment and for watching the video. The Okavango is an amazing place and I hope I captured something of that in the video.

[@Ladrusty]

This is simply a superb video. Beautifully shot and narrated, and it does the Duba lions proud. Are you a professional filmmaker? If not, you should be. Thanks for making it clear that Duba, and indeed the Okavango Delta in general should be an essential stop on every safari itinerary.

[@gerrybatch]

Of course you are right Nolia. I made this video after our visit in 2008 but I would not mind at all going back to put the record straight!!

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[@gerrybatch]

That one word sums it up the experience very well. Thank you for watching it.

[@gerrybatch]

Thank you Jeff. It's nice to now that you enjoyed it. Duba is the most amazing place.

[@gerrybatch]

Thanks for the comment I am glad you liked it. You are right about junior though I would love to know what has happened to him.

[@AnilSingh-fq9qy]

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[@gerrybatch]

Sorry David. It looks greedy I know but he is doing only what he has to survive. During mating they do not eat for possibly for two, three or more days and lose a lot of weight. Also he protects the pride so he has to be strong and healthy. The females made another kill later so did not go hungry for long.

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[@gerrybatch]

Many thanks for the comment Ahmad. It is indeed a wonderful place. I would go back anytime.

[@natben45]

Okay thanks! Didn't know that :)

[@gerrybatch]

Many thanks. I am glad you enjoyed it.

[@FREEDOMFUNADVENTURE]

Hi, I am surprised the commentator said they did not know how Silver Eye had her eye damaged as the Jouberts filmed it in their film The Last Lions. It was when her pride moved in and took over the territory. That territory was held by a single male and only one lioness, who had cubs. I won't give away details of one of the most amazing films ever made but the lioness did that to Silver Eye when she and her females attacked.

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[@rosswind4837]

Thanks for your video. I read many articles and see lots of lion documentaries. I'm always amazed when a see a single lion or lioness or few lions facing fearlessly a buffalo herd. These lions teaches us how adaptable and clever they are. They learn to hunt as a semi aquatic predator, a domain that was believed to be only for the tiger and the jaguar. However, they are not hunting like these two other big cats. Instead they found some new hunting tactics that suits their characteristics. Reading a lot about the lion's history this lion abilities is after all not surprising. In history the lion was the most spread animal on earth. This shows their capacities of founding solutions to resolves problems. There were lions in the hot savannas and arid regions, in India, in mountains, in the cold regions of Siberia and Canada up the Shout America. Some of these regions were not traditional lion ground at all. Lions found a way. To no surprise, in 2012 National Geographic recognized this specie as the world's very top predator.

[@gerrybatch]

Many thanks for watching the video Ross. I can only agree with what you say about Lions. There is also evidence of their being here in the UK, a very long time ago of course. What I find so sad now is just how much pressure they are under now though thankfully some countries are taking measures to try and conserve what they have before they become extinct.

[@gerrybatch]

@natben45 the male always looks as if he has the easy life. in return for protection the females allow him to have his share first. He must protect them from other males seeking their own pride and from predators. If they are attack a buffalo they also use their weight to help the females knock it down.

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[@gerrybatch]

They are certainly beautiful cats and its only when you get close that you appreciate just how powerful they are. Thanks for watching.

[@readytogo6569]

You make wonderful vids. I remember Silver Eye from a documentary, too! Other than a snorkel, do the vehicles need any special equipment to traverse there? Thanks for all!

[@gerrybatch]

I am really glad you are enjoying the videos. The only equipment they have as you say is the snorkel. Otherwise its down to the skill of the guide and knowing exactly where it is safe to cross which comes with experience. The water really adds to the experience though you have to be prepared to get your feet wet occasionally!

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[@gerrybatch]

Dalim Ahmed thank you for watching it. I am glad you liked it.

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I am not sure I fully understand your point Rubén but it is deadly serious for the animals literally one of life and death.

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