Lions of Sabi Sands

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(07-27-2024, 09:16 PM)Mapokser Wrote: If Tsalala is alien to smaller PCM I find it difficult he won't kill the cubs regardless if he is with his brother or not.

I always had a hunch that the first Mangheni litter of 3 by the old female didn't survive because only smaller PCM mated with her.

Still, IIRC we have only a single sighting of Makhunga mating with her and not only lions mate for many days but sightings from Singita are rare so chances that both males mated are decent.

Another thing is that Tsalala has roared in the Western Sector looking for PCM and has been living in their territory for a long time, she must realize the dominant males are 2 and being a smart lioness she'd at least try to mate with both males.

I don't think PCM will offer the sort of protection they offer to Ximhungwes, but to have a chance the cubs will need that their fathers at least recognize and tolerate/ignore them like they do with the Mangheni and NK Breakaway prides.

I know what you mean about 'holding your breath' til their first meeting. I will feel quite relieved to see them together and everything fine.

Males tend to get tired of the mating before the females have finished so it's definitely possible she then sought out the smaller-maned male after she'd mated with the other one.

It would be great to see them together, at least occasionally. Reply