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The three young Tumbela Males are pushing further west and south into the Hairy Belly Matimba’s territory.
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The long withstanding Matimba Male is not putting up a fight.
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Are these males here to stay?
Sadly, I don't think it would matter if he puts up a fight or not. He'd be risking his life. Even if he was in his prime, it would be a gamble... 3 against 1 is pretty bad odds. It's suicide for him to try in his state. He can only bluff his way and stall for time like the lionesses are doing in their own way.
I'm hoping those sub-adults survive!
I agree.
The Tumbelas already have mated with the sterile Ottawa female which means if the other two lionesses into in estrus the Tumbela males will react quickly,besides now they have the confidence that already have meet to the lionesses and the Matimba male,I don't know how long will HB chasing and evade to the Nharu/Tumbela males?... especially at this age which not is very good to be involved on a territorial dispute.