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.
Damn that's a nasty wound. Hopefully it closes up before any infections set in.
With regards to veterinary intervention, I have always believed that it is better to let Mother Nature take its course.
Yes lions are threatened, but that is due to habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict and poaching. Not natural mortality. If we intervene in natural injuries with this Kambula female, for example, where does it end? Pretty soon it will set a precedent whereby every known lion in the ecosystem gets vet treatment every time it picks up a natural injury. My issue with that is it eats away at resources that are better used to combat the human-related threats, which I believe are far more urgent and important to address.