Lions of Sabi Sands

[Ngonya]

(05-31-2024, 02:04 AM)Duco Ndona Wrote: But in reality they are just animals trying to live a happy life. If for them that means just wandering around for now. Then there is no reason for them to throw themselves into battles.

honestly, thats a valid point imo.

At least two (not to say three) of them do not prioritize mating. The only ambitious brother with the mentality of a 'common' lion of that age is K4.

However, i personally think that one of the matters isn't that they "don't throw themselves into battles"
it's more like, the fight comes to them and they run away. Even with all the advantages they naturally have, these boys still lack the gut stand up for themselves when facing a real challenge. 

And is it just me or do they seem to have increased their tolerance towards other males from 2023 onwards?
In late 2023/early 2024, they challenged and faced BDM for territory. They roared as if they owned the north, and even managed to displace the dominant duo of the Nkuhuma pride.
However, a little later, they were seen tolerating the two BDM on a carcass.
More recently, they tolerated the Nkuhuma male in a carcass too, same lion they once beat last year. 

I know that the carcasses involved in those more recent situation can be a factor in providing this type of tolerance, but it is still undeniably weird(?)

(05-31-2024, 02:18 AM)Tr1x24 Wrote: If 3 faced 1, they have far more advantage then 4 facing 2, which younger ones are facing. We even dont know if older Kambulas and partner faced any competition.

True, but as you very well said previsouly, we cannot assume anything. 
But the fact is the Kambulas managed to displace the BDM and the Nkuhuma pride was vacated for quite a bit of time. But the boys for some reason went south, only to get beaten by Gijimas and then Plains Camp...
Even Talamati male took his chance at that brief time the pride didnt have a protector. 

No wonder Plains Camp are now easily claiming the pride and territory like theirs.

(05-31-2024, 02:18 AM)Tr1x24 Wrote: Getting scars doesnt mean he lost the battle.

How older is the Pretoriuskop male compared to the 2 KKBoys?

His mane is extremely dark and since the beginning of the partnership he seemed significantly more developed/older, these factors obviously make it easier for him to be at least the most popular with the lionesses. Which would normally be the main criteria for defining the dominant male i guess Reply