Pride continues north - 09:29 pm
14 Jun 2009
The pride set off fairly early this afternoon and and continued heading north. They must have heard the interloping pride as they were heading resolutely towards Third Bride and the area in which the other pride has been seen, paying scant attention to a herd of impala and giraffe that they passed on the way.
These lions all look so passive and benign when at rest, but once they start moving with purpose like this, one becomes very aware of their power. Both as individuals and as a pride. It is always a bit awe-inspiring watching these lions moving like this.
At one stage on their march they passed a large flock of guinea fowl that had come down to the water’s edge to drink in the late afternoon. The adults ignored the shrill squawking of the alarmed birds, but some of the cubs took a half hearted interest in them. One of the youngest cubs, lagging a little way behind, crouched down and began stalking them. The guinea fowl all advanced on the cub who, comically, lost his nerve and scampered off after the rest of the pride.
The lions crossed Third Bridge at sunset and continued on their way north. Their may be some interaction on Mboma island tonight and it will be interesting to catch up in the morning.
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