21.09.2017
Rani – is a 9-year old female, who was born and raised by Shakira in the Mara Triangle. She crossed the Mara River when she was 5 years old, and since then, started exploring the territory of the reserve and later on, adjacent conservancies. Last year, at the age 8 years, she raised three cubs to independence for the first time in her life. Since then, Rani lost two litters. She had spent September at the Look Out area and recently crossed again to the Mara Triangle for the first time within 4 years. Within one day, she is covering large distances, looking for new opportunities. At the moment, she is one of the 7 different individuals who visit the Mara Triangle, including the male Hodari (Amani’s son), who has crossed the river on the early morning of 28 August.
