Re: Masai Mara Safaris

**whitestarling** Wed Dec 08, 2010 12:38 pm

Had another email from Aatish. With news of another Leopard with Cubs

Hi WS,
Yes i am very very excited to be back in the mara. Dont know if you know but there is another leopard called LORIAN who has got two new cubs as well and were spotted yesterday in the mara. That is my main aim of this safari.
To be honest i was lucky enough to get back to nairobi last week just before the snow and horrible weather started so i was pretty happy. think i was very lucky.

Regards
Aatish

WS

**Laikipia** Wed Dec 08, 2010 2:17 pm

Thanks for the update WS - yes Jackson mentioned Lorian on FB and on his blog. She is a beautiful leopard we were lucky enough to see her back in December 2008. It's such great news that she has two cubs with her. Paul Kirui also posted some photos of her in his FB album.

Lai

**Doogs** Wed Dec 08, 2010 4:16 pm

Looking forward to some updates from Aatish on his blog, always a good read and always has brilliant pictures Masai Mara Safaris - Page 4 71418

I also saw the news about Lorain on FB, it's wonderful that both she and Olive have little ones at the moment Masai Mara Safaris - Page 4 853843

I asked Jackson the other day on FB if he knew the sexes of Singo's little ones. He said he didn't but would let us know next time he sees them. Will let you know when I do Wink

**Laikipia** Wed Dec 08, 2010 5:16 pm

that would be wonderful Doogs, thanks.

Lai

**whitestarling** Wed Dec 08, 2010 6:29 pm

I will email Aatish, and see if he can get any news on Singo's Cubs while he's there
WS

**littlewid** Wed Dec 08, 2010 10:05 pm

Thanks WS. Looking forward to Aatish's updates, he always does us proud with his info and pictures. cheers

Thanks for asking jackson about Shingo's cubs Doogs, really look forward to hearing what cubs she has bounce

littlewid-x-

Anne-Marie1981 Thu Dec 09, 2010 11:57 am

I'm sure I've read somewhere that Shingo's cubs are 4 boys and 2 girls. Now I have no idea where I would have read this, but I'll do some research when my boss disappears for lunch and see if I can find it.

Lovely to hear about so many Leopard cubs. How long do they stay with Mum for? I'm getting so excited at the prospect of spotting some of these lovely cats with cubs (all be it, bigger cubs by then)

Looking forward to reading Aatish's updates.

**Doogs** Thu Dec 09, 2010 12:36 pm

That would be good if you could verify that AM - Honey's Boys could have some rivals soon affraid

They will all still be with mum when we're there next year 'cause they will only be about 9/10 months old (did you know we'll be in the Mara 08-13/09/10 ??). Leopards tend to stay with their mother for 18-24 months.

Read with great interest on Paul Kirui's FB Page today that one of Lorian's (the Mara leopard) cubs was in danger this morning, when the jackals almost killed it ! pale

The mother had moved the other cub to a different location, leaving the other one on its own. That was when the jackals came and almost killed it ! The Rangers are now watching over until the mother gets back. Paul said "he couldnt help to see it killed so called in the Rangers (against other peoples opinion) they responded very fast and warded off the jackals and are now watching over the cubs".

I know if he hadn't been there nature may have taken it's course but these babies are so precious and I say well done Paul on helping to look after that little one Masai Mara Safaris - Page 4 71418

**Laikipia** Thu Dec 09, 2010 1:29 pm

I agree Doogs - I know we shouldnt interfere with nature but sometimes it is necessary. Here's hoping that little cub is okay and safe.

Lai

Anne-Marie1981 Thu Dec 09, 2010 4:37 pm

oh I do hope that little cub is safe and that Lorian comes back for it. Might she have been scared off with the jackals there and rangers keeping watch? Oh these poor cats do have it tough Sad

I agree with you both Doogs and Lai. I think at the minute it is necessary, all these animals are precious and in danger so we need to save as many of them as we can!

Doogs, you arrive in the Mara a day after we leave!! I think we may be inundating this site with pictures when we get back. Fingers crossed we both get to see these gorgeous leopard cubs!

Anne-Marie1981 Thu Dec 09, 2010 4:38 pm

Oh and I think I must have been imagining the 4 males and 2 females because I can't find anything anywhere! I must have dreamt it! Must be going mad!! Embarassed

**Doogs** Thu Dec 09, 2010 4:42 pm

AM - wont it be amazing if there are 4 boys and 2 girls !!!!

That's a shame we'll miss each other by a day AM - we're in Samburu for a couple of nights before travelling down to the Mara for 4 nights - 9 months today we'll be in the Mara Masai Mara Safaris - Page 4 853843

Anne-Marie1981 Thu Dec 09, 2010 4:58 pm

It so exciting isn't it Very Happy

I'll be at Leopard beach this time in 9 months!!

4 and two would be wonderful. What a coalition those 4 boys would be!!!

**Doogs** Thu Dec 09, 2010 5:01 pm

**whitestarling** Fri Dec 10, 2010 11:12 am

I emailed Aatish about Pauls news on Lorian. It turns out they are friends this is the reply

Hi WS,
Yup i read about it yeaterday morning on fb as well. Paul is my very good friend and i ve known him for a very long time. He was the one who introduced me to all my photography and i am currently with him in the mara. will hopefully go out on safari with him and hopefully will get to get some amazing shots. i just spoke to him about the incident of Lorians cubs.

Regards
Aatish

WS

**whitestarling** Sat Dec 11, 2010 11:12 am

Aatish has updated twice yesterday. He is going out with Paul Kirui to try to find Lorian, and the Cubs
http://aatishpatelsafari.blogspot.com/

WS

**Laikipia** Sat Dec 11, 2010 1:22 pm

Thanks for the nudge WS - once the rains start the Talek river is almost impossible to cross so here's hoping it stops soon and we get lots of news on Lorian and her cubs and all the other big cats.

Lai Cheetah

**whitestarling** Sat Dec 11, 2010 10:24 pm

Aatish has found Lorian, with news, and Pics of the Cubs
http://aatishpatelsafari.blogspot.com/

WS

**Laikipia** Sun Dec 12, 2010 7:04 am

Fantastic news - thanks WS

Lai

**whitestarling** Sun Dec 12, 2010 5:35 pm

Some more great news Guys Masai Mara Safaris - Page 4 768480

Check out Aatish's Blog
WS

**Laikipia** Mon Dec 13, 2010 7:57 am

FAB-U-LOUS news - I am so enjoying news of Lorian and her cubs. Thanks WS

Lai

**littlewid** Tue Dec 14, 2010 9:28 pm

Just caught up with Aatish's news and pics Masai Mara Safaris - Page 4 768480

thanks for the nudge WS.

littlewid-x-

**whitestarling** Wed Dec 15, 2010 1:02 pm

The latest, and last news, and Photos of both Olive, and Lorian from Aatish
http://aatishpatelsafari.blogspot.com/
WS

**Laikipia** Wed Dec 15, 2010 1:05 pm

FAB-U-LOUS - stunning photos and i cant wait for Aatish to be back in the Mara.

Thanks WS

Lai

**Doogs** Wed Dec 15, 2010 1:54 pm

Brilliant updates from Aatish in the Mara and some wonderful news that we have two leopard mums in the Mara just now, it's times like this you really wish you could be out there.

Some stunning pictures of Lorian and her little ones, how gorgeous are they ? !!! I love you

Aatish has now left the Mara Crying or Very sad

but will be returning in a couple of weeks :) - the pictures he's left on his blog of Olive and Lorian are beautiful I love you

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