Meet The Royal Family
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Marah: founder white lioness rescued by Linda Tucker, her name means ‘mother of Rah, the sungod”, she formidably shattered all misperceptions about white lions not being able to hunt and survive in the wild - she successfully raised her cubs (Zihra, Letaba and Regeus) to adulthood under free-roaming conditions and taught them to hunt self-sufficiently. Her hunting success rate was comparable to the wild-born tawny lionesses that were observed in the same environment, under the exact same conditions. |
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Mandla : King of Kings, Mandla's name means "Power". Rescued from a canned hunting camp, Mandla now roams freely in his endemic habitat of Greater Timbavati bushveld. Indigenous people of the region believe he holds the energy of true leadership on earth. Just as Nelson Mandela holds the spirit of authentic power in the human kingdom, so Mandla represents the true spirit of the inherent power of nature in the animal kigdom. The King has returned to his kingdom, ushering in a new era of true leadership and peace. |
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Letaba : Handsome and outgoing, he's been fitted with the radio collar because he's the more adventurous of the two brothers. Generous and lionhearted, he's ready to take risks and get blood and mud on his face. He'll get hurt then pick himself up again, shake the porcupine quills from his mane, then pad off into the sunset.
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Regeus : Ambassador of the pride, wise and noble, a prince in waiting. He is fiercely territorial, and an arch opportunist; his attitude towards hunting is confident and laid-back. When the hunt is initiated, he's the last to respond, but the first to take the Lionshare! |
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Zihra : Most beautiful of all beauties, Zihra held her own against her brawny brothers. Loving, bold and courageous, she is an incredible mother and fearsome hunter. She also has a playful side, engaging in ‘stalk and chase’ games with her cubs. She's determined and tenacious, stealthy and fleet-footed, and following proudly in her mother's paw-prints... |
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Khanyisa : Khanyisa's name means "Star" in Zulu. Khanyisa is a formidable huntress, and often the more daring of the two golden girls. She is typically first to initiate a hunt.
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Nyeleti : Nyeleti's name means "Star" in XiTsonga. Nyeleti is cautious and strategic in approaching the hunt. She is decisive and precise, leader rather than warrior. Her caution is balanced only by her curiosity and mischievous nature.
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Matsieng : The name Matsieng derives from the African equivalent of Hercules or the "star hunter". Matsieng is a true warrior, hugely powerful and very dominant in personality,
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Zukhara : Zukhara was named in honour of a magnificent tawny male that was trophy hunted in the Timbavati. Zukhara is following in his father’s (Mandla’s) footsteps, being highly protective of his territory. |
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Nebu : The name Nebu derives from the word for Egyptian gold from which the Ankh was made in ancient times. Nebu is a formidable young lioness and a born leader.
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