(05-14-2024, 06:15 PM)Robot00 Wrote: I find it fascinating when male lions fight over mating rights. I wondered if the first male "humans" were like that. We were once wild after all

(05-14-2024, 05:51 PM)Vengeous Wrote:

(05-14-2024, 05:42 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote:

(05-14-2024, 05:26 PM)T_Ferguson Wrote: Because they are killing a lot of the lions I like.  I mean.. it's what they do, but...

Thats what lions do.

All great coalitions killed many other lions, thats not a reason to dislike them.

Ultimately, one day in future, PCMs will get the same fate, either by lions, hyenas or buffaloes (those who die "peacfully" in the wild are very rare) and i bet you will feel sorry for them when that happens.

So "cherish" this moment, where we are witnessing mighty coalition displaying their power.

I think what a lot of people forget is that from an evolutionary perspective, the PCMs can't be content with sitting in the west and watching their cubs grow up. They're in their prime, and even if you'd argue they're not the most formidable lions in Sabi Sands, they're certainly the most aggressive/ambitious. It is their job to spread their genes to ensure the next generation of lions have the strongest and best genes possible to survive. And unlike humans, they'll kill a female for refusing them because if you don't submit to them, you may pose a threat to this mission to spread their genes. Not that they're necessarily aware of evolutionary concepts - just that it's hardwired in them to ensure the continuity of their gene pool before they're old and frail and other lions kill them and their cubs. The PCMs turn 7 soon, they've got another 2-3 years at the top level. There is little evidence of other males encoraching in their territory in the West, so naturally they're expanding.

(05-14-2024, 07:17 PM)T I N O Wrote: Please, Ferguson remember they’re wild lions and do what male lions do when they’re in the process of expanding their territories and taking over a pride. In such a process means they’ll kill cubs, females and if the dominant males refuse to run off, the same. To avoid a debate as happens in Facebook groups when such a comment like that is made, I’ll take action in the matter and I'll remove that comment from the thread. WildFact is totally different to any other social media and that is why it is considered by many, one of the best sites when it comes to finding reliable information and a healthy community at the time of debate,posts and discussions about point of views. Thank you for your understanding, Ferguson!

(05-14-2024, 03:59 PM)criollo2mil Wrote: Boys are back on the move from Hoffman property to Arathusa area

(05-14-2024, 05:20 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote: Here is the answer why bigger maned male is always so scared on face, looks like his bro is not to be mess around when theres females for mating:

Although bigger maned male is more impressive, since they came to SS as nomads in 2020, I always saw his brother as more of a leader figure between the 2.

Looks like these boys are continuing slowly with their expansion towards north and Nkuhumas.

Kambulas are only one who can stop that, but looks like they are not ready yet to face them.

(05-14-2024, 07:32 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote:

(05-14-2024, 07:17 PM)T I N O Wrote: Please, Ferguson remember they’re wild lions and do what male lions do when they’re in the process of expanding their territories and taking over a pride. In such a process means they’ll kill cubs, females and if the dominant males refuse to run off, the same. To avoid a debate as happens in Facebook groups when such a comment like that is made, I’ll take action in the matter and I'll remove that comment from the thread. WildFact is totally different to any other social media and that is why it is considered by many, one of the best sites when it comes to finding reliable information and a healthy community at the time of debate,posts and discussions about point of views. Thank you for your understanding, Ferguson!

 
I think he didnt mean anything bad with his comment, sometimes we get emotional observing these animals, but we need to remember these are wild animals and thats how they behave, we cant watch and judge them thru our moral principles and ethics.

(05-14-2024, 08:13 PM)T_Ferguson Wrote: The curiosity is.. there isn't much up in the north to take over, and if they are really looking to spread out... the only next stops are to check in on the power of the N'Was and Gijimas...

(05-14-2024, 02:46 PM)criollo2mil Wrote: They definitely mean business

(05-14-2024, 10:01 PM)Mapokser Wrote: PCM officially trying to take over the NK pride now and one could say they have taken the North already since there's nobody to contest their claim.

Maybe the Manghenis can still be under them, they're closer to the North and can move their territory further north and east if necessary, most of the area is fenced which is an advantage, and back in the day they moved their territory further west to follow the Majingilane taking over the Westen Sector from the Selatis.

But as for the Ximhungwe in the deep west, it's hard to imagine the PCM not abandoning them eventually.

(05-14-2024, 10:50 PM)T I N O Wrote: Plains camp males featured finally on WildEarth! 

(05-14-2024, 10:57 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote:

(05-14-2024, 10:50 PM)T I N O Wrote: Plains camp males featured finally on WildEarth! 

They had their "debut" on WE back in 2021 as young nomads.