Red Road Male Moves in to Tintswalo Lion Territory

This is the furthest north we have seen Red Road lion for a while -- and things could get interesting. Tintswalo Virtual Safari #204
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[@sarahpearce7465]

One of the most beautiful majestic lions I've ever seen is red road male 😍💯. Please stay safe handsome. And such glorious footage again guys bless you

[@christinerose4839]

If you ever have time please look up scare face he’s absolutely beautiful boy and was quite a celebrity

[@Lawrence-bk4ev]

Still going good Two years later

[@r.r.5309]

Love Redroad male,and Dark mane Avoca male. Both alone,N so far doing good. Be careful please !💥

[@diptoshahriar7732]

More successful coalition they and their fathers,grandfathers 🤩

[@silk3778]

Red Road is a beautiful Lion ... He's definitely Ready for whatever may happen...He Can't just go back ...It's not that easy to disregard your desires as a lion .. He wants them.... He's there"....

[@loverofthearts222]

Thank you🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@zigzagmbiri]

Tintswalo males yet to gain confidence to face such a big male

[@محمدالسريع-و8ب]

I do not think that they lack confidence. they are a coalition of 4 brothers who are no longer Just a young lions they have 2 prides and cubs to defend them. I guess they have not seen Red Road Male yet, I hope it doesn't happen (( lol oops I confused them with N'waswishaka Sorry ))

[@zigzagmbiri]

@@محمدالسريع-و8ب red road many times invaded their territory bt they didn't This shows their immaturity

[@emmafagan]

@@محمدالسريع-و8ب they’re 3, 4th is missing a while now

[@محمدالسريع-و8ب]

@@emmafagan I didn't know that. this is disturbing news. I hope to see it soon

[@arturgjoni8881]

@@محمدالسريع-و8ب Three””

[@mariannevoight3611]

Fab safari Al & Tintswalo team. I am nervous to see beautiful RR in a territory being run by 3 lions. Do you think RR knows there are 3 .. would he know by their territory urine smell? Love these safaris ♥️ Marianne NZ

[@tintswalovirtualsafari]

Yes he definitely does know the 3 Tintswalo males are there but he is probably following scent of Mbiri lionesses

[@mariannevoight3611]

@@tintswalovirtualsafari well I shall be waiting with anticipation for the next update … would the 3 Tintswalo boys allow RR to join their coalition ? Or not really an option as they not related? I’m just so fascinated with the lives of the lion and lionesses .. on your drives. It is such an interesting journey but a tough one . Thank you for sharing Marianne NZ

[@tintswalovirtualsafari]

@@mariannevoight3611 No he can’t join, the Tintswalo males wouldn’t let him-

[@mariannevoight3611]

@@tintswalovirtualsafari ok good to know that - and thank you for such a prompt reply . Looking forward to your next drive to see what develops 🦁🐾👍 Marianne NZ

[@fillfinish7302]

Did we hear ele farting .or it is the ranger ?

[@aj5878]

Ranger for sure

[@hello-laura]

It’s always surprising to witness the personality of a male lion. Just how they live. They don’t anticipate that fight to the death. It’s in the moment living. Everyday to the fullest. They just keep moving forward. Expansion expansion expansion. Its a war and it’s sad in knowing they could battle. But such is lion life.

[@sandarahcatmom9897]

To scary to follow. I know that life is hard for lions and we can't expect them to spend their later years curled up before the tv, but I surely hate to see them injured or suffering.

[@sillygirl3284]

He is a beauty...but Othawa Male had that same swagger too and we all know where it got him. Maybe Red Road is it just looking for some action like the Mbiri male got from the Mbiri females to keep him away from their cubs... has he been roaring or scent-marking intros area or is he laying low for the moment? I just commented somewhere in the last month the reason Nharu's have done so well is because he has stuck to that Pride alone...Apparently he wasn't listening to me...Another thought - we never found out what happened to the fourth Tintswalo male - it could have been anyone...

[@phillipwasson2980]

Red Road's self-confidence is off the charts! For a solo male lion, he is either very foolish or extremely aggressive and sure of himself. Not to mention a very beautiful animal. Thank you Tinswalo for sharing his story with us. 👌

[@Ntwadumela89]

All male lions are instinctively driven to behave like this!!..male lions in their prime are cocky

[@mbr936]

@@Ntwadumela89 I agree, this is in their genes, it is not arrogance or wrecklessness, it is just in their nature. Some may be slightly more careful, or may be supported by a coalition that gives them the numbers, some may be more daring even alone, but in general all males seem driven by this instinct when they enter their prime. Also, there may be a survival side to this behavior too, as the more static they stay in their territory, the more they may allow other prides/coalitions to grow and eventually come conquer them. In this sense, the behavior is quite similar to kingdoms of the old age.

[@silk3778]

Yeah that's that lion in him . He's probably dying for a fight... He wants it .. enough is enough is his attitude.....

[@phillipwasson2980]

@@mbr936 Excellent analogy.

[@mbr936]

@@phillipwasson2980 :) thank you!

[@Murf1802]

Red Road what a male Lion,, no match for the 3 some ,, hope he clears his testaterone and heads back to safety!!! Good luck big Boy!! Thanks awesome job as always !!

[@hello-laura]

**Just throwing out an idea?** It would be awesome to have a lineage chart made up showing, the last 3 years of pride members. Their heritage. age. pride. territory. status (alive or deceased). Knowing who is who and BY who. breaking down the ancestral generations of each pride by member going back to when the videos started maybe? Something simple. I know you guys only know so much. But knowing their history but how they’ve blended over time, and to follow to where they are now, would be so amazing!

[@arturgjoni8881]

If you have followed their updates on fb, their blog, and here, you would get an idea

[@hello-laura]

@@arturgjoni8881 You’re right. I could. And I think if left to it I could rewatch them all, and attempt to make it. Then, maybe post it and have you guys critique it?

[@tylermartin9017]

That would be cool

[@nelsonvaldez1684]

Would be dope

[@annettelane659]

Absolutely beautiful video, the photography is stunning, the sightings amazing. Red Road is such a magnificent male lion, stay safe boy and go back and find your pride. Thank you so much Tintswalo.

[@jamesjamesnet]

He is such a beautiful cat but it makes me nervous.🦁 Watching from South Florida USA

[@LotsofLisa]

Red Road is such has always been such a beautiful guy…. Elephant calves are the spice of life! ❤️

[@barbararuiz5960]

Good Morning from New Mexico😊The🐘are my favorite animals they're just so Magnificent and Beautiful♥️

[@donniev8181]

Hopefully Red Road is smart enough to back down if the Tintswalo boys show up.

[@geraintthatcher3076]

Amazing he's not roaring a challenge or putting down his marker instead he just goes to sleep. I love the Red Road Male he's great 👍

[@yvonnem.langlois5197]

Maybe he's hoping for a Mbiri female to come his way.

[@kimnykoluk6111]

He is such a beautiful cat but it makes me nervous.

[@buraksimsek7264]

I wonder did he roar entering the territory to challenge them or did he just stumble that deep without knowing and maybe he will move out again?

[@sillygirl3284]

Agree. Big difference if roaring and scent-marking - but he knows he is in someone else's territory.

[@persebra]

GO BACK, RED ROAD, GO BACK!

[@محمدالسريع-و8ب]

This is an unwise and reckless behavior, especially from alone lion like Red Road, entering into a coalitions territory of 3 brothers who can easily crush him. I hope he returns safely before they see him.

[@silk3778]

Yeah but you gotta Understand Something and that is he's a Lion ...It's burning him to fight and kill ... Not just eat ...But to feed his will to fight to the death if need be so ...Enough IS ENOUGH Is his Attitude....He wants them......

[@محمدالسريع-و8ب]

@@silk3778 What do you mean when you say Enough IS ENOUGH?

[@ThaRedPitbull]

Agreed. If he's not careful he'll be Othawa male part II.

[@arturgjoni8881]

Unwise?? Who says ?? Its a male lion in his prime... thats what they do, expand their territory, dominance, females, mating, cubs, new generations, rough and tough out there

[@محمدالسريع-و8ب]

@@arturgjoni8881 What you say is true, no doubt, but I am speaking from a human point of view The lion does not deal with the principle of recklessness, but rather the view of instinct

[@ututheavenger]

Excellent video...the morning calm gives our day great start!

[@kimberlylopez9402]

Interesting-just keep those cubs safe momma. Can’t wait to find out what happens. Hope no one is harmed.

[@robertmoradi7996]

Again k lo your every where

[@horselover7744]

@@robertmoradi7996 lion lovers are everywhere ;) Makes it better !

[@jordim6271]

This will end badly for Red Road ... sorry to see him doing this because of the risk. Hope this somehow ends well over the coming weeks.

[@awentuszioniusa8171]

Plz, just show the great video & Talk LES ! ...

[@vinhle1601]

Mute the volume?

[@kevinstandow2943]

Alistair , Back then or not to long ago the SEARCH for a Naturalist trained also in Natural Resources to take the worry from you and your partners venture and maximize the following as you should if you feel and know your providing a great experience and generate even Lodge stays , I learned in a side family business that people told me I was really great at thinking outside the box , At the Lodge that I may visit one day , Were around the same age, Did you actually see RedRoad as a cub ? That’s the road by the Lodge he got his name from , Horseshoe’s or Darts and ping ping ? Or pool ? Lodge I suspect has a recreation room , I built a nice large fire pit as going up close to us the rugged mountains and a fire is a priority as horseradish on a slab of beef or Buff ? Something about Hippos ruins my appetite, Like a oily weird meat , Rattlesnake is like chicken but most overcook it as I the first time, Unique choices in that department there I reckon , RedRoad and Casper getting their fan male, Alistair up in years barely talking with a Ale in hand Ih RedRoad is turning 28 today ! If all was perfect in a place life is always evolving and balanced with a well studied unprecedented diet that assures RR’S longevity to that lofty prediction , But in a perfect world , Your ahhhhhhahhh 😤😵‍💫😾! Be in that old Napa state facility muttering RedRoad …. I picked up on something is why I have fun knowing theirs that soft spot for the sometimes grouchy boy ! Kevin

[@horselover7744]

Careful into this territory Red Road Good luck to him though ! Thank you for the pride infos btw

[@kevinstandow2943]

RedRoad is just smart ! Doing recon on in the North based on what’s he’s heard patrolling or another location, Did what a smart lion would do and that’s see what he’s up against , And go back to the lodge as the others are sleeping to see if Alistair has filled his mega bowl with some choice cuts from the best beef or what’s the choice there , Lucky boy , Lodge is near red road correct ? He’s defiantly checking out what his adversary is like ? He crashed , Alistair ( hope I spell’d it correctly ) Probably Al to the staff at the Lodge , The fourth Tswallow male , Was there ever any news of his demise to maybe he was getting way outa Dodge ? One wasn’t a brother , Perhaps him ? Good stuff , Hit the like button ! Kevin

[@lenorawoodall3405]

You have been so excellent in following the history and lineage of the lions in your area. I already mentioned to Londolozi about their leopard info being put in a loose leaf binder for us virtual safari goers, with us longing to visit South African reserves and enthralled with the leopards and lions we’ve come to know while visiting virtually, Maybe a ringed binder where pages can subsequently be added and collected could be sold for a price. With short journaling spots for the living leopards we are currently watching. Then we might even have a record of sweet babies that didn’t make it and are still noteworthy… what do I know. Basically saying, I’d buy one and more as gifts! I’d pay to have on going pages added to my Big Cat Safari Binder (whatever name,😉) Maybe presale it… raise those funds! I’d love receiving annual installment/update pages!! Virtual is great but there comes a time when us virtual safari folks need something tangible to pass around while drinking coffee ☕️ with friends!! Please consider compiling your vast knowledge into a watcher friendly treasure book!!😉💕

[@Arpanpatelpersonal]

Plain camp boys or Othwa sub adult should focus on Northern Sabi sand or Manyalethi,

[@dennisklopper1818]

Watching from New Zealand, wish I was there 🇿🇦

[@donahartstein6576]

I couldn’t agree more! What a fantastic way to start ones day. I think that would be a sign of a good day ahead. 🐘🦁👍👍

[@treyivey5431]

Me: ima watch this lion video and see what happens.. Video: 5 minutes of elephants.. 4 mins of a lion sleeping.. 1 min of vultures. Time wasted

[@maoriallstar007]

Lov this Guy, got balls of steel, lets hope he doesnt get pack attacked, maybe in a one out he'll kick ass but 3 v 1 is too much, just ask the Othawa Male, mind you the B Boys are past their prime whereas the Tins Boys are just about reaching theirs Be careful Red Boy

[@krishnar3493]

Red Road comes into Tintswalo territory and doesn’t roar. Instead feels sleepy. Interesting behaviour. Thanks Al.

[@silk3778]

He ain't Scared..if anything he's looking for a fight...Being sneaky about it.....

[@zeritubogale4585]

Oh no! watch it Red Road king u r living dangerously don’t want u to be hurt stay safe with ur pride big boy🙏😎😍 i hope the Tinswalo boys didn’t notice his presence may God keep him safe.thank u for sharing it was great🙏

[@teresatexas]

Oh no my fav lion be safe red road.

[@christinejackson8174]

Your videos make me feel as if I'm right in the vehicle with you. Instead of adding lame background music you let us hear the elephants drinking, hyenas calling, and all the other sounds of Tintswalo. Absolutely perfect! Thank you!!

[@tintswalovirtualsafari]

Thank-you Christine.

[@MLB_CoercedFreeman5OutOfATL]

I've never heard the slurping of water from an elephant's trunk before. If that's actually what that sound was, it was cool to hear that for the first time.

[@computerager]

Check out this wildlife webcam channel. Russell: kzbin.info. You can see many elephants drinking, especially at Tembe Elephant Park and Rosie's Pan.

[@MLB_CoercedFreeman5OutOfATL]

@@computerager Very cool, thanks for sharing.

[@suerichards47]

@@computerager also herd sanctuary where they look after elephants damaged by poachers. Up and personal especially calves.

[@JG-wz4bt]

Red road male is pukka as are his bros. Tbf all the lions are pukka to watch. Thank you as always

[@blondien6072]

What a beautiful morning , so why are u guys causing attention to him then they will see him leave him alone and look and keep going just saying donot take me wrong

[@danaburkhart5743]

Be careful our big brave Red Road

[@johnkezima9260]

Is Red Road getting pushed by another coalition? Or just contemptuous of Tintswalos like big Mbiri was? Probably a tactical mistake. Three of them.

[@sillygirl3284]

Nharu's are stable - there are alway a solo visitor from Kruger now and then but no coalition. Seems like it more like the Mbiri male venture, but the Tintswalo males didn't respond to the Mbiri male's roaring and scent-marking. The Orphen males ran all over them until they passed.

[@rennaehanson9996]

Great virtual safari!!

[@joegeorge3889]

Lions are so majestic looking

[@fillfinish7302]

Can he join with tintswalo lions as they are still young .

[@tintswalovirtualsafari]

No he can’t join, the Tintswalo males wouldn’t let him

[@gilleyt]

Red Road 😍

[@ib2nyce4u]

What a legend of a male. So successful all by himself. Hoping his brother can follow in his footsteps!

[@fillfinish7302]

Who is his brother

[@ib2nyce4u]

@@fillfinish7302 half-brother, most likely, the young birmingham male with the limp on Ngala. Same Fathers and same pride.

[@buraksimsek7264]

@@ib2nyce4u Do you know the father of Red Road? I read people saying Thanda impi coalition? Also is Red Road the sister of the 2 middle aged lionesses of the Birmingham pride?

[@ib2nyce4u]

@@buraksimsek7264 He was sired by the Old Avoca/Giraffe males. Same fathers as the 3 Northern Avoca males, the 2 Southern Avoca males, and the young Birmingham male. Thanda Impi's are the fathers of the Tintswalo males.

[@jzkramer]

@@ib2nyce4u latest evidence suggests Skorro Thanda Impi was his father, he was photgraphed mating with the Birminghams at the specific time of his conception.

[@saidroid3220]

Just hope that the reserve lets nature do its course. If the RRM and the tintswalo boys were to go at then let lion nature plays its course, dont interfere. Everybody says reserves never interfere with nature but people with half a brain knows that's full of doodoo. Good luck to RRM, hopefully he succeeds to what he is seeking. The 2 + 1 tintswalo boys needs to leave their natal pride anyways

[@imboss3879]

Do they try to form coalitions at this age?

[@tintswalovirtualsafari]

They will start to form a coalition when they are pushed out of the pride at about 3 years of age

[@nebkrik6691]

Haha, I was there when Alister (the person filming) was capturing footage of the lion, in another game game truck. What an experience!

[@cathyheston3029]

Interesting technique to take over....

[@dizzy1369]

Sweet, a honey badger.

[@mbr936]

... please not another Othawa like tragedy, please please be careful big boy!! I think in their prime, male lions just can't help it, they feel the need to expand as a true force of nature, that makes them take risks that are too big when they are alone. And often pay the price. The life of a lone lion is quite hard.

[@jzkramer]

a little different, Red Road is a proven fighter and very big, he handled the Orpen males- they couldn't take him, plus he grew up around the Tintswalo boys.

[@kimnykoluk6111]

I wish someone would explain what happens to cubs that are unborn when different males take over the pride. Can the new males understand that those cubs when born are not theirs.

[@rajak3025]

If they doubt they will kill otherwise nothing behave like theirs

[@cathyheston3029]

Just amazing! Thanks ❤

[@buraksimsek7264]

If the Mbiri females are daughters of the Matimba'a and the Nharu's are the daughters of the Birmingham pride then both prides are cousins from the same Skybed bloodline. It's sad that they might end up fighting and killing each other when they are family.

[@arturgjoni8881]

There is no such thing as that in the lion world, the fittest and the strongest survives, once they leave their natal pride no family love, they mate, they kill each other, they are lions at the end of the day

[@buraksimsek7264]

@@arturgjoni8881 I know its their nature but esentially in the bigger picture its tragic.

[@arturgjoni8881]

@@buraksimsek7264 On our point of view as humans that could make sense but not in the animal kingdom, that ensures the spread of the strongest genes and its important for survival of the species

[@matthewturner2803]

Red Road be careful!

[@nickyrees1979]

red road poor boy 3 v 1 not good odds go back red road

[@silk3778]

He can't....He just can't do it . It's not that easy....Its not in him to do it... Until it happens"...He'll need to feel the fire of these 3 big male lion's.....These lion's bring fire ....

[@exextrovert]

Did Red Road ever have a coalition partner or partners?

[@tintswalovirtualsafari]

Yes he did with a young male from the Koppies pride but passed away due to a buffalo injury

[@ahmfrancisco1156]

@@tintswalovirtualsafari awts so sad, why no one report it

[@elly-bums3155]

Fantastic!