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Lions of Sabi Sands
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  (05-06-2024, 06:03 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote: Interesting, although Nkhulus are decimated with health problems, not sure thats the right move for Tumbela/NK.Yes. Theres a big numerical difference (05-06-2024, 06:11 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote: Dreadlocks was not seen in months, Nkhulu #6 is mostly alone in KNP, Nkhulu #4 is in really bad shape roaming around mostly alone.I dont want to say this but Dreadlocks is likely gone unfortunately. Nkhulu #4 and #6 both gained alot of condition lately, but it looks like #6 is once again skinny. Meanwhile in the last sighting of #4, he was looking good with a full bellie. [quote pid='205126' dateline='1715001111'] (05-06-2024, 06:11 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote: Looks like only Snip Tail, Smudge (who also lost quite of his mane), #5 and #3 (both limping) hang together. [/quote] Snip Tail and Smudge are in perfect shape, even thought both Smudge and the male with the Kinky Tail (#5) lost alot of mane. Havent seen the 5th male in a week or so, but it seems like Nkhulus were trailing the Styx pride (according to a friend) and Snip Tail was with a lioness who looked quite young. She could pretty well just be another Sand River or Plains Camp, but maybe a Styx? (05-06-2024, 07:04 PM)Ngonya Wrote: Nkhulu #4 and #6 both gained alot of condition lately, but it looks like #6 is once again skinny. Meanwhile in the last sighting of #4, he was looking good with a full bellie. Thats the "problem" with that disease, rapid weight loss after good meal, unlike healthy males, who sustain body mass despite not eating as much. So males sometimes look "good", but after few days without eating, they again look very skinny. 
@Tr1x24 There's no source, reason why I said "apparently".
A few days ago they split and people were saying ( some people with credibility, some others not so much ) reason was that NK chased Tumbela off, potentially to be with a female in Skukuza. But now it seems Tumbela is mating with a lioness in the south of SS, so tables might have turned.
If Tumbela is also mating ( I think there's a video or photo? ) after Gijimas mated and potentially NK too, I think what's happening is that the Nkhulus are not having a strong enough presence with enough healthy brothers in Sabi Sands, so other males are taking the opportunity to either sneak in and mate with their females, or in the case of Gijimas, chase whatever Nkhulus in low numbers before stealing their lionesses.
This is already a dangerous game for Gijimas who yes are very strong but only 2, never mind to NK and Tumbela who are nomads with what a 2 months bond? If Nkhulus arrive in 4-5 nobody will stand a chance and I doubt NK/Tumbela can deal with even 2 Nkhulus. It also worries me that Tumbela can't run at full speed with that leg, so it wouldn't be hard to catch him. 
Elephant Plains Lion Sightings 29th April - 5th May
https://elephantplains.co.za/big-5-blog/...ril-5-may/ Monday, 29 April 2024
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 (05-06-2024, 07:24 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote: Thats the "problem" with that disease, rapid weight loss after good meal, unlike healthy males, who sustain body mass despite not eating as much.I know. I wonder if these boys will keep losing condition quickly, not being able to reach a great physic for the rest of their lifes...? Also wonder what they have, the famous and "usual" TB or something else? #4 has a smudge on his hip, of which seems to have grown and got darker. #6 reminds me of Limper  
No idea what happened to these guys they arrived at mala mala 6 males 5 Nkhulus + dreadlocks all in great condition then they went back south found another one of their younger brothers he joined them and since then they’ve been sick so what happened to them?
 (05-07-2024, 12:22 AM)T I N O Wrote:(05-07-2024, 12:13 AM)T_Ferguson Wrote: Business about to pick up? Again.. are these the actual BDM's? Or just the ghosts of the BDM's? Same property. Would’ve been bigger news if they had all been spotted together. (05-07-2024, 12:22 AM)T I N O Wrote:(05-07-2024, 12:13 AM)T_Ferguson Wrote: Business about to pick up? Again.. are these the actual BDM's? Or just the ghosts of the BDM's? Sadly I can't corroborate what is in this post. My guess is same property. 
Comments say nkuhuma, ig story said nkuhulu. Someone see and confirm from this angle??
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