There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
It wouldnt be a bad thing if all cubs this round of litters would be females, considering it is likely not all cubs will make it to adulthood, it is really needed for replacement of aging females and it would be nice if Othawas would become a full fledged pride in their little corner of Sabi Sands. The opposite would be unfortunate, for once it is still uncertain if the sub-adult female would come back to rejoin the pride/Sassy and the pride might end up being Sassy as sole female sooner or later. Plus in that case all male litter(s) could quickly become hard to feed over time. The situation for a lone male cub might be hard once he is ready to disperse, as Sabi Sands by that time might be quite contested again, there are promision future coalitions growing up and few fairly young coalitions to stay like Ndzhengas, although we never know for sure what can happen, and he or they would likely have to sneak through some of them. Unless Singita remains bit of a safe haven for nomadic individuals due to Mhangenis being quite unsuccesful lately in many ways. On the ohter hand I understand the draw of following a story of yet another Thanda Impi descendant underdog journey.