Kenya Holiday Guide by First Choice
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www.africakenyasafariholidays.com Africa Kenya Safari Holidays and Beach Vacations Africa Kenya Air Ambulance http When the savannah turns a golden red in the month of July, and the zebra start pouring in across the river, the first herds of the wildebeest arrive and the feasting for the Mara’s predators, and scavengers, begins. There are many resident lion prides in the Mara that occupy the same territory for several generations, often lasting many decades. Female offspring provide continuity and are the permanent members of the group. The adult males tend to be more transient and will gain their hierarchical positions by chasing out their predecessors. Nighttime in the Mara is filled with the deep roaring males, warning other males to stay away from their territory. The lion does not always live up to its reputation as the king of hunters, and is an inveterate scavenger always on the lookout for other predators’ kills. Hunting is usually initiated by the females of the pride, in the early morning, late afternoon and even at night. They stalk cautiously to within a few paces of the animal, make a fast dash and pull the victim down. The prey is killed either by a bite through the neck or by clamping down on the muzzle until it suffocates. Even though there is no apparent communication between the lionesses, it is common in the Mara to see several females hunt together with military precision; diversions, pincer movements and a final assault carried out with an incredible …
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