Lions of Sabi Sands

[Duco Ndona]

(09-03-2024, 10:22 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote:

(09-03-2024, 09:34 PM)Duco Ndona Wrote: While the PCmale in this case understandably avoided a fight. Its also another example that this has been going on for ages now. 
Nym or Tumbella hang out with one of their prides. Then get chased off for a bit. Only to then return once the PCmales leave again and repeat. 
Its clear that this chasing isnt working and the PCmales need to escalate their chasing to more aggressive measures. Which is where the problem lies.

What problem?
 
These males are/where not challenging them.

When they did, or when they found them with pride, they got chased out, and in Nhenha's case, killed.

If nomad is in someones territory, that doesnt mean he is challenging or threat to them.

 
The whole point of being a territorial male is that you have a territory for yourself and don't share it with other male lions. Regardless of if they are challenging or a threat or not.
Take for instance the Gijimas. Which attacked Tumbella/Nym or the Kambullas the minute they sniffed them out in their area and chased them across the reserve. And it pays off as there are no nomadic lions hanging out for years in their territory.

Even if a nomadic lion isn't challenging the ruling lions. He can also still pose a mayor risk to cubs and pride. 
Both as an attacker as mating competition. There is no rule of respect that you first have to declare war before you can start plundering with lions. Reply