Lions of Manyeleti

[Potato]

(11-07-2020, 10:56 PM)Slayerd Wrote:

(11-07-2020, 10:41 PM)Potato Wrote: "Thanks for posting this.. and you’re right, lone lioness are always in danger. I just meant with the Tsalala situation, it’s slightly different since her sub adults older and can get away faster. I think the Koppies always have to stand their ground  and fight because their cubs can’t run away. "

They can not fight back pride of 6 females.

"I’m shocked that the Orpen males not only didn’t protect the Koppies, but fed on her? This is a pride they associate with.... they should have recognized her in some way? I’m not saying lions should grieve like humans do but the whole behavior of Junior of having cubs and abandoning them to the point where he doesn’t even associate with his former pride, and treats them like an enemy, is sad."

Perhaps Orpens haven't been on the spot when fight took place and just fed on Koppies female after she was already dead. It would be indeed very strange behavior if Orpens participate in killing Koppies female

Nhenha and Tinyo fought off 6 big females who are known to be extremely aggressive not once but twice protecting another female from the pride. First the Mangheni lioness in 2018 and the Tsalala female this year. The first time Nhenha did it solo because his other brother was attacking the Mangheni and he still managed to save her. No reason, Junior couldn't have done the same. I geuss Bboys are just more capable at handling this type of situation whilst Junior clearly isn't. Also the Tsalala lioness is in danger to a certain extent but unlike with Junior, if Nhenha and Tinyo are present, they will save their lioness as we have see before.

Oo course even Junior on his own could chasse whole Mbiri pride if he want and if he would be on the scene. I meant that two females can't fight back 6 females. Males vs females is different story. Reply