We started out as a pride of two adult lionesses. Then my Sister, Brother and I came along.

I am the last one left of my pride. Mostly known as the Lone Sandy Patch female or "Salawexe" the one who was left alone. I have been on my own since my Sister was killed by the Nkuhuma Pride in early December 2006. Her cubs couldn't survive without her and though I tried to protect and care for mine, they too did not survive.

Late last year there was hope I wouldn't be alone any longer. I bore 3 cubs sired by the Manyeleti male(s)! 2 have been lost but 1 male cub remains.

Sadly, the Sandy Patch female and her cub were doing poorly the first part of 2010 and after not being seen for a number of months, are presumed dead. If indeed true, Sandy Patch's struggles as a lone lioness are over.