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Hunting instincts kick in

8/1/2015

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Yame & George have grown so big and we thank Jade, their carer, for her report (below) and Kristen for sharing her photos with us.
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As Im sure you remember from my last update, George was struggling with his joints and legs as the Winter cold swept in. We made the decision to get a specialist vet out a few days back to reassess Georges condition, and advise us on a plan moving forward. They took some blood samples to check on all their levels (Calcium, Phosphorus, etc) which should give us a good idea of what supplements are needed in their diet now that they are older. As George grows, we try our best to keep up with his medical needs, and he just carries on like a trooper! Fingers crossed we will get some good news from the vet soon.

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It always amazes us to watch George out in the reserve for a walk. Though he struggles to keep up with Yame, he doesn’t give up. He has such a strong will and determination, and absolutely loves every minute of being out and about. They are actually starting to show a lot more interest in the other animals now too, as their hunting instincts kick in. They had a huge giraffe browsing just outside their enclosure the other day, and they were so fixated on him that we couldn’t even get them to come over for their dinner. It definitely brings new meaning to the phrase “herding cats”.
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They are really loving their new enclosure, and can be seen sunning themselves in the early mornings, and late afternoons. There is something so satisfying about watching them all snuggled up in a heap together,  that makes you just want to dive into the middle, and not move for hours. 

As I said earlier, their natural hunting instincts are kicking in with full force, and Yame has taken to (play) stalking Lozanne and I in the enclosure lately. One minute you’re standing up, or walking somewhere, and the next minute you’re on the ground, smothered by a 100kg furball… he gets such an intense look just before he play stalks and pounces that we can almost predict when he’s going to do it. George just waits until your sitting down, or lying down, and then simply comes and sits on you so you can’t get up… no tact J But we love them all the same. 
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I hope that you will enjoy the photos (courtesy of Kristen Grenda). They are growing faster and faster each month, and are both so beautiful! 

Until next time.
Jade
8 Comments
Anne Hemmings
7/31/2015 10:01:37 pm

Lovely photos and good to read an update on these beautiful creatures. Have you perhaps considered using some of the photos
on tee-shirts, etc. for fundraising? It would help to spread the message as well, especially now when people are very aware of
canned lion hunting, etc. Just a thought!

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Kathy Threlfall
8/1/2015 04:14:36 am

This is wonderful to know that these beautiful animals are being cared for and loved and not killed so that some individual can brag as to what a big man/woman they are to have taken the life of such a lovely creature. God Bless you in all that you do and love the animals continually as they deserve all the love that they can get.

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Noeleen Phillips
8/2/2015 03:45:03 pm

I wish to register my support for the suggestion made by Anne Hemmings. T-shirts would be a great idea. The logistics may seem a bit frightening, but could be easily managed by one of the corporates - maybe NEDBANK, a brand like JEEP or WWF.

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Athans Steffen
8/2/2015 06:39:11 pm

I am so happy for these two little fellas! Thank you Jade and the team for looking after them, they are special. I am happy to know these two babies will grow up in a safe environment where they will be looked after. Now, if only all the other abused cubs/lions could be in a safe environment too. If only. Keep up the wonderful work!

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Gwen Merrick
8/2/2015 11:51:50 pm

George has such alternative tactics I wonder if he intends to 'sit on' his prey. Thanks to the excellent shots by Kristen Grenda one can see how bushy Yames' mane has grown and how very fetching these two are at rest and play.Look forward to your next bulletin.

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Kathleen Ryan
8/5/2015 10:48:13 am

It would be nice if we could post these blogs to facebook to spread the word

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Gail Shuck
8/7/2015 03:04:07 pm

Thank you for sharing these beautiful pics and updates! I love following George & Yame. I would also like to share them public.

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Green 400 Magazine
6/6/2017 04:33:41 am

Kevin Richardson has done such a wonderful job with these two babies. We need more conservationist in South Africa as to stop this barbaric canned hunts. Who in their right mind would get a thrill shooting a precious lion in the face? We at Green 400 Magazine will keep up the good fight until we see every last Safari or Hunter's club behind bars where they belong. This is animal cruelty and it should be outlawed everywhere in the world and like we said, we will fight until every last company, agency, safari or whatever else they call themselves are behind bars. The more we research the more we spread the word.and the more people are starting to fight back against these murderers.We love our wildlife and we are here to protect them and keep them from harms way. Green 400 Magazine gives a voice to those who do not have a voice...We will win.

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