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what is the latest on Lady Liuwa??????
In October of 2011 the African Parks Network made the bold decision to introduce two young females to Liuwa Plain. This objective posed several risks: Lady, though a fierce and strong lioness, is aging. It is unknown how she would react to two young lionesses on her territory and encroaching on her two males. It was also unclear how the two new females would react to the translocation and Lady Liuwa. But greater than these risks was the fear that Lady might die of natural causes, without the opportunity to further establish a functioning pride and lion population in Liuwa Plain.
After a diligent search, the African Parks Network, with the help of the Zambian Carnivore Programme and Matt Becker, located two females under the age of two along the western bank of the Kafue River. The translocation was successful and on October 18th, 2011 the two new lions arrived at a holding pen in Liuwa Plain.
On October 28, 2011, The African Parks Network reported that Lady Liuwa and her two male companions visited the enclosure holding the two new lionesses. Lion tracks and signs of rolling were noted around the fence, reminiscent of Lady Liuwa rolling in greeting to Herbert Brauer.
We have yet to hear whether the two females have been released from their enclosure and their official introduction to Lady Liuwa and the males. According to Liuwa Plain Park Manager Raquel Seybert, the females will remain in the enclosure for at least two months.
As for Herbert Brauer? He has been kind enough to update us on his status. He is back with Lady Liuwa, making a film documentary for Aquavision about the translocation of the two females and their introduction to Liuwa Plain.
We are all hoping that this story will have a happy ending. Though unlikely that Lady Liuwa will ever bear offspring, the next best scenario is that she becomes a proud aunt and nanny, guiding the successful re-introduction and re-establishment of lions in the Liuwa Plain.
lhi herbert
You and my lady have touched me like you wodldnt believe.
I am so proud of what you both have achieved.
You are an amazing soul that has captivated the attention of one of the most majestic creature.
Please do not let any thing happen to our Lady
you are the trustee of this majestic animal.
A lot of pressure I know but relish it
You have made us all aware
Love you
I am sad that she may never reproduce.
You have done an excellent job with her and have truly touched my heart
i am forever touched….