The Amazing Rise of the Tintswalo Male Lions | Princes of the Manyeleti

[@Garian9]

I don't know why but I find the rise and fall of lion coalitions as well as the evolution of the pride and the politics of both, one of the most fascinating wildlife events of Africa.

[@tintswalovirtualsafari]

Us too! And it's amazing that most cat species are solitary, and yet lions have such rich pride dynamics.

[@acg6gc419]

I feel like you you read my thoughts. And you said it so well. This comment is exactly what I want to say . Thanks Garian9 Tintswalo for amazing info.

[@legnasantiago8042]

Same here ❣️

[@dreadlocksmapogo6822]

Still doesn't touch me and my brothers.

[@bilahng3290]

Very good presentation and illustration too. Easy for me to understand about their history entirely. Thank you Tintswalo!

[@burakcetav]

Thank you for sharing! They went through a tough and amazing story with their pride. Hopefully the Orpen cubs will stay safe!

[@susannmesna1897]

Thank you so much for this. Love hearing the story of these lions.

[@lazystalker1]

Hey, great vid, Nice little history lesson, clarified the dynamics nicely, (and very well presented to). It's been amazing watching the Tintswalo boys mature and start to strengthen as a coalition, but that also comes with a tinge of sadness too as I will never forget the fate of the once mighty Mapogo Coalition. I can only imagine how deeply it must impinge upon you when you're up close and see cubs killed or the demise of Buddy and Junior etc. (maybe like losing a much loved pet?) ... But thanks to your excellent virtual safaris We've been able to share some of that insight. Cheers, and kind regards, (NZ)

[@kimberlylopez9402]

Appreciate your sharing the last 7 years and the journey of many much loved lions. Wishing the Tintswalo males all the love and success - may they thrive and see many cubs to adults. May they themselves live long lives.

[@mindyrolston3915]

I love these kind of videos giving the history of the different coalitions movements the uprise and the Mighty Falls, along with the interactions with the Pride's and how the Prides move.

[@sarahpearce7465]

Yes me too. I love learning and finding out about their dynamic and beautiful bonds etc

[@marioglodek6755]

When the 3 meet up at the end of the video, I got a tear in my eye, its amazing how much love they have for eachother.

[@blackice1796]

I remember the story behind that meetup. They had been fighting with each other for mating rights and they ended up all separated for a time. After all of that was over, the dominant male (mandevu, I believe) started calling for his brothers one morning. You could hear the return calls even though they were all miles apart. Late in the afternoon is when they finally all found each other and refreshed their brotherly bonds. At the time, it was very dangerous for them to be moving around isolated as they were, so I’m glad they were able to meet back up safely.

[@Fadedecho1]

The dynamics of the lions are definitely interesting. Tysm for sharing ❣

[@lillyd5826]

love these updates and background info!!

[@samanthav8728]

Thank you for run down of history. I love hearing history over&over in areas! I am rooting for The Tintswalo boys!

[@orowizard1369]

The rise and fall of coalitions are heartwrenching!

[@Leopard_Lover]

THIS IS AMAZING 🤩 thank you so much ☺️ 🥰😘 I think I have a better understanding of these prides now and how they have come to be xxx

[@coramuckle8969]

thanks for a amazing video.

[@rjm830]

Thank you for this awesome details . The background history does really help a lot.

[@TopclassTv0]

First music I appreciate when watching lion videos. Beautiful

[@regulamariakoerner-feierab2594]

What an amazing story❣️Thank you Al for telling us the whole story, which is heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. But there is no taking sides in the wild as the Circle of Life has its own way, and there’s no right nor wrong. The young lions look so handsome. It will be wonderful and interesting to see and hear the follow-up to their story. 🥰🦁🐾🐾😻

[@danaburkhart5743]

That was an amazing update thanks for sharing.

[@falanajerido875]

Very good story telling i enjoyed it thank you so much i love you guys

[@notchkali9892]

Fantastic video. Thank you

[@grahamblack1716]

The best and most insightful lion videos on the net

[@exextrovert]

Thank You! This makes everything else a lot easier to understand…..

[@rickbeltramo5881]

This is amazing gives me shivers my heart starts pumping for the Bush. Love it.

[@tom_thumb9637]

Thank you for the history of the area. Just a suggestion some general dates would help with the timeframe.

[@ocean_on_ganymede3060]

Clicked on subscribe the very second I heard the word Mapokho/Mapogo...thanks for sharing! Hoping to see more!

[@christinep1679]

I love your narrations so much! Thank you for giving some of the history of these awesome lions. Great video! 😉🇺🇸

[@sarahpearce7465]

Bless you guys for this beautiful footage and great info on the coalitions passed respect to them and lots of luck and health for our beautiful tintswalo males 🥰

[@blondien6072]

Love your clips of the lions and lionesses with there cubs thank u for letting us experience the safari it’s so sad when one dies or gets kill it just brings tears 😭 to me.

[@estebana.miralles3619]

Fantastic video. Cheers from Philadelphia, USA.

[@krishnar3493]

Thank you, Al.

[@alizeysmehndi5921]

Beautiful Video... Thoroughly enjoyed

[@gina4635]

Thank you for this video and all the information you have shared!

[@styx5131]

To think both Sizanani + Scorro both had brothers who were killed by the Matimbas... And then they partnered up to be quite successful.

[@KO-ei9db]

didnt one of the Sizanani males his brother that was killed by Matimbas had a injured hind leg

[@styx5131]

@@KO-ei9db yeah... That's how they got their name Sizanani males, which means "working together".

[@chrishaapala7997]

@@styx5131 I remember Sizanani used to look after his brother and kind of protect him until he lost him, that was really sad when that happened

[@captainpotato6856]

Matimba males killed a lot of rivals in their time of reign..all 6 together then 5..then the split 3 and 2 ,northern 3 and southern of 2 ,ginger and h.b

[@traceysalgado5149]

Thank you for the informative video, great to see where lions and lionesses are.

[@falanajerido875]

Tintswalo you guys are the best

[@heatherdowner8529]

Thank you for the background information

[@deepindergill7012]

Very well explained with diagram... Better and not confusing... Keep them this way..

[@mystermysterio5348]

Very good explanation of this Lion pride and their uprise ... 👍 Thanks"

[@fillfinish7302]

Amazing story .wooow thank you

[@bensmith426]

Intrestingly soon we might see competition between sons of Thanda Impis - Tintswalo male and sons of Northern Matimbas - older Mbiri males over northen part of Manyeleti. Battle through generations.

[@acg6gc419]

I really enjoyed this video .it was full of great information and explanations of the lions and I simply love to understand this better. I would love to see more videos like this. Thanks so much.

[@claudiasangwais1129]

My favorite animal lions 🦁 roaring loud just can't get enough I should have been born in Africa 🌍

[@brianrobertbond6909]

As usual well done informative!!!

[@realaqua2781]

Thanks for the video 👍🏽

[@Kelechi149]

Excellent video my guy

[@davidquintero5140]

I wish dis b a long documentary

[@darrenallen8243]

I think that this strong coalition will be a dominant force, with luck on their side. I hope so as we have lost so many great lions, established and up and coming lions ie...the Orpen males, Matimba's, Prince Othawa, Nharu males and the tragic demise of the Vurhami males who were so ruthlessly dispatched by the scary Mjejane brothers. I hope the Tintswalo brothers make it.

[@ib2nyce4u]

Love the maps!! thanks for the backstory!

[@mariannevoight3611]

That was so fascinating to learn - thank you so very much Marianne NZ

[@zainullahbacha7957]

Great work guys. keep it up

[@captainpotato6856]

The brothers at the end hey stop leaning into me again! 🤣

[@helenanneboyd5589]

I remember watching safari live when the Mapogos were around if it's the same lions in China then shortly after had my own little Cub now I don't get peace to watch 😂😂 Thanks for Explaining as it can feel like a long time watching lions grow develops their own little Characters then in a heartbeat it can all change , You got to love YOUR Job 🙏#BestJobEver

[@bedinabebe4521]

Beautiful Bio🦁

[@mrlionrocks]

Great info thanks 🦁 Are the avoca/giraffe males mentioned the current Birmingham males in sabi sands?

[@prettybird2588]

That’s a great video easy to understand I think… So the twins wallow mail came back to me or take over the Imberi pride but yes it’s their sisters correct?

[@michaelmashburn6068]

It's crazy to see male lions being such good friends

[@carlenemoon8999]

Great presentation your good speaker a natural only one production note could you make the music more subtle or leave it out in parts otherwise wonderful I love lions

[@louielouiepks]

Looks like today they might have a little competition with the single young lion from down the way. The next few days/weeks could be very difficult to watch to see who survives.

[@chriswickarts]

Absolutely steeler presentation! I definitely want to come to your lodge. I'll go on your website to get information🙏☺

[@tintswalovirtualsafari]

You can contact our reservations department on [e-mail] or 021 773 0900 and they will be able to assist you

[@akshatparag2884]

So how many tintswalo male are there. 3 or 4. Because few days ago I heard that red road male and 3 tintswalo male have fight

[@virgilgreen5588]

Interesting. BTW, how prevalent is anthrax?

[@hello-laura]

This was an incredible video. Great job Tintswalo! I always wondered how male lions kept from inbreeding. AND how they know if they OR their brother or coalition partner, is the sire to a cub or litter of cubs. It’s an impressive quality lions have I suppose. Question? What is anthrax? All 4 lions in one of the coalitions died from anthrax? What a story though. These types of videos are super helpful and really interesting to watch.

[@ochoaguillermo638]

Interesting so these females do have cubs form the Orphen males lions what about the cubs they already had with the other pride are they still alive?

[@marieslabbert6009]

What gives lions anthrax or how do they ingest it or is it airborne?

[@mangravy2000]

Have coalitions been a thing since the beginning of time, like is there documented writing about such things from the early explorers or is it a newer occurrence as lands diminish?

[@captainpotato6856]

Northern matimba males 💥💥💥

[@joggyjames]

great story.

[@FrankieKennethL]

Have you ever found any remains from the fourth missing male?

[@luniz4209]

I don't think they have from what they've said in other videos.

[@FrankieKennethL]

@@luniz4209 what a shame. I wonder still. If it was bad hunt or by conflict. 🤔

[@arturgjoni8881]

Great piece of history in the lion dynamics at Manyeleti. The Tintswalo Males coming from the same pride the Mbiri pride, would that mating with the Mbiri females eventually weaken the gene pool of the lion population within the area because of inbreeding

[@Maxibaluco]

Hope the 4th male is somehow still around!

[@blackice1796]

I’m afraid not. He’s been missing for months as of now. Unless we ventured out on his own and left the reserve, he probably was killed in an hunting accident.

[@ochoaguillermo638]

Thanks for the video is their any way to know more about these lion stories? For example what happened to these 5 Avoca giraffe male lions? It was said they were 9 or 12 and they were responsible for some of the death of the Matimbas how did the Avocas die ?

[@michaelcreswell7947]

I do know one was killed by the two Ross males that male was called Brutus he was the father of the Red Road male and the young Birmingham male.The other Avoca Giraffe male went on to be nomadic with his nephew the Red Road male and passed from old age.The other three I am not sure about.

[@ochoaguillermo638]

@@michaelcreswell7947 oh ok but I am going to assume by know is more than likely they have all passed away form old age thanks for the information.

[@michaelcreswell7947]

@@ochoaguillermo638 Brutus was 100 percent killed by the Ross males.That is when the Ross males took control of the Birmingham and Red Road pride and Birmingham breakaway pride.

[@michaelcreswell7947]

@@ochoaguillermo638 You can look on the Avoca Giraffe lions Facebook page.They were a pretty famous coalition so many people have information about them.I would look it up but I am very busy I don’t have any free time at this moment.

[@stephanie021]

@@michaelcreswell7947 Incorrect. Brutus left the Birmingham Pride with his brothers to push into new territory in the Manyeleti. He died of injury and old age, NOT the Ross Males in 2019.

[@falanajerido875]

Only thing they cannot touch there sister or mother i don't know how that will work out

[@makelaris30]

Great video but next time lower the music - it is hard to hear to make up what the guy is saying at times…

[@paulagardner3218]

Lion politics is crazy!

[@Harish-rb4qd]

Could you please tell, What happened to the fourth male??

[@greatbearfromthenorth9944]

Nobody knows but he probably was gored to death by buffaloes

[@Harish-rb4qd]

@@greatbearfromthenorth9944 thanks!

[@lafeytk]

4:30 you mention 2 lions got anthrax and died. Is that normal? Curious to understand how that happens.

[@blackice1796]

Basically prey species (antelope, zebra, etc) and become infected by grazing in fields with spores from the bacteria in it. Lions either pick out the weakness and kill them or come across their fresh carcass and eat them, thus becoming infected themselves.

[@CooManTunes]

Just imagine being the water @ 0:38. D:

[@vincentkung0506]

Strong lion pride

[@mmjose76]

Are the Tintswalo males therefore breeding with their natal pride? Is that normal?

[@tintswalovirtualsafari]

They have not yet bred with their natal pride. The females are not particularly keen. But it does happen sometimes that lions in-breed and its not a problem in terms of the genetic mix (if its one or two generations).

[@mmjose76]

@@tintswalovirtualsafari Thank you very much for the answer!

[@andrewriosgrande]

How in the world did they get anthrax?!?!?

[@TheRobyshark]

Sons of Sizanani ...

[@blondien6072]

When they get that disease is it treated

[@tintswalovirtualsafari]

Hi. It is very difficult to treat as it is very quick-acting, the areas are quarantined and animals are monitored

[@rambofordclanhenry8521]

5:03 looked like Mr T

[@phillipwasson2980]

.👍👌😎

[@ronald6138]

at 3:30 oh that kill was epic i believe the video was #60 about 19:30 long . the strength of the female on the muzzle in that kill was just awsome , and all of the wild life with the SOUNDS OF NATURE . this has carried me this year . I can see why people came love Africa and the wildlife . Again Thank You Tintswalo

[@nammoo89]

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[@ashesofhopesinabonfireofdr6341]

What happened to junior was just horrible. He was a spitting image of ginger and just as big. He died in his prime.

[@mdcs1992]

Music is so loud, can hardly hear the dialogue. Don't understand why so many otherwise good channels think intrusive too loud music is a good idea.

[@captainpotato6856]

Juniour ,orpen male Buddy Othawa W.t.f all gone..so wrong!

[@awentuszioniusa8171]

U! Producing some of Best Lions video ... PLz, Show NOT Urselve, as U! Talking & Explaining ...

[@fillfinish7302]

So unrelated Lions can become allies .

[@Joker-no1uh]

Oh yea.. they do all the time.. the bond is usually stronger with brothers though

[@blackice1796]

@@Joker-no1uh Agreed. The 2 Ross males currently dominant in the Ngala area are examples of this. They are not related and have rarely been seen being affectionate with each other, but the coexist just fine.

[@marcelomartinez4760]

No entiendo ni jota

[@segunlafe2178]

Does the narrator really needs to show his face on camera so often? His voice is good enough.

[@leatrinidad9935]

YOU SHOW MORE OF YOURSELF THAN VIDEOS OF THE ANIMALS. THUMBS DOWN.

[@awentuszioniusa8171]

PLZ, Show the Lions & NOT UrseLF ...

[@incrediblystupid8483]

Cant hear you because the unnecessary BG music too loud