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The Good Life

8/26/2015

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We would really like to thank Jade for sending us these inspiring and exciting reports on the progress of Yame & George.   As always the boys sound like they are having the time of their lives.  That is thanks to all those amazing people who kindly donated to their relocation from Spain to South Africa.  
I cannot believe how big Yame & George have grown.   Wow, what are you feeding them?
Bev

From Jade.
I hope this finds you well. Its that time again, for a little update on the adventures of George and Yame.

We are finally starting to feel the days getting warmer here, and as summer creeps back in slowly, we are starting to see a change in George’s comfort levels. Obviously with the warmer weather, his joints are not as painful, and he is playing a lot more with his brother. We have received some feedback from the vet regarding the blood tests, but will only really be able to update you all once he has had his new radiographs done (which will hopefully be in the next few weeks).

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With the return of the warm weather, and one little thunderstorm, some of the plants have gotten new shoots, attracting all sorts of interesting animals to the burnt area close to the lions enclosure. George and Yame are practising their stalking skills every chance they get, on anything from small fowl, to adult giraffe. Its incredible to watch them creep along on their bellies, practically on the ground, freezing whenever the antelope looked in their direction. Inevitably, George gets bored, and then just breaks cover and runs for it – chasing the animals away, and spoiling Yame’s fun.
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They also got to meet their first elephant, and watched in awe, as this massive creature browsed not far away. Its times like that, when I would love to know what they are thinking. Needless to say, when they went out for their walk, they found piles, and piles of elephant droppings… and rolled in them until they both stank to high heaven  J  As Im sure you know, the lions (particularly the males) LOVE this, and it is a behaviour exhibited by our adult lions too. It just goes to prove that those natural instincts to do these things are still apparent, even when the animals are born, and raised in captivity.
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Yame
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Another interesting hobby they’ve both picked up recently, is exploring large burrows in the ground. These are often home to things like warthog, porcupine, aardvark, and sometimes even pythons. Im sure it is an olfactory overload for them, and these burrows contain so many different smells to analyse. Their curiosity works with full force on their walks, as they sniff, and mouth everything, constantly testing. George has even taken to the water, and seems to enjoy feeling what is on the bottom with his feet in the shallow water. Its quite amusing to watch, bless him!
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Not much else has changed in the past few weeks, and the boys are both gentle, and sweet as ever. You will see it in their photos which I have added with the email. I hope that you enjoy them.
8 Comments
Gwen Merrick
8/29/2015 09:04:36 am

It is always a pleasure to read your reports on these two cats. Many thanks for the photos too - Yame is looking quite striking with his long mane and Georges' is a little longer I think than last time but I can't imagine him killing anything - get the impression he'd try to make friends with his 'prey'.

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Tanith Brown
8/29/2015 09:42:23 pm

Great update, good to hear their progress, thank you!

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Chris
8/29/2015 10:40:48 pm

I was privileged to see the boys the other day, and they are relaxed and happy in their environment. Thank you to Jade and everyone else involved in taking such good care of them!

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Becca
8/29/2015 11:05:44 pm

Oh my, these boys are growing so much and looking so beautifully handsome! Those manes are irresistible!
It is so great to learn of their adventures!
I knew they would be in excellent hands when I donated for their relocation. Big, deep heartfelt thanks to Jade for taking such good care of them and for these updates. =)

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Barbara Wayman
8/30/2015 04:10:26 am

Wonderful to get these updates and photos - thanks so much !!

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Gail
8/31/2015 03:42:37 am

Love these updates and the beautiful photos. The boys are looking well. Thank you all!

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Manja
8/31/2015 07:43:43 am

Thanks for the update Jade! Both look like so beautiful and healthy.
Please can you make a video of them. I would Love it to see how they run and smell and observe their envirement.

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Emma
9/4/2015 08:26:36 am

The boys are so grown up and handsome! They look to be everything I hoped for (except George's lingering issues) when I made my donation to get them to Kevin's place. Thank you Jade, for your loving care of these two dear lads, and for keeping us updated on them!

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