Other male lion coalitions from Masai Mara

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(10-30-2024, 04:13 PM)KM600 Wrote: For example, if Inselberg males hear 3 BRBs roaring in Survey area, they might consider this their territory and think twice about trespassing

I would not say that. Look at those yesterday's sightings of all 4 Inselberg males together and their peircing-challenging eyes on their agressive-formed faces while continously scanned and examined the surrounding areas with prying eyes. They were definitely on mission 'thirstened for new challenges' literally. It could be the case, because they're ruling the southern sections of the Triangle for a long time now, and probably they're on the search for new territories. Furthermore, they should be around 10 years now - most probably the oldest ruling coalition in the Mara, along with the Bilashakas - so they have so much experience, and i think they know very well, the numbers advantage is on their side by far in most cases and almost nothing can stop them. (Not so many coalitions can do that they can remain together for such long time at high number like this.)

(10-30-2024, 04:13 PM)KM600 Wrote: same way Kaskaz males presence could make them think twice, especially as they aren’t familiar with the local coalitions

Partly correct, but on the other side, Serengeti/Kaskaz males may already know the area very well, as they have been ruling the Lookout and Survey area for at least 2-3 years now. They attempted to challenge and attack Orkirikoi, Oloborani (who died by their hands most probably) and Survey pride so many times since last year, and tried to eliminate them (along with the pride's cubs for sure). It is also possible that they have already had some confrontations and 'evasions' with the Black Rock Boys, so they may already know about each other's presence too.

(10-30-2024, 04:13 PM)KM600 Wrote: Anyways long term, Orkirikoi will definitely lose his territory

Moreover - if i were him - i would leave the area immediately, if he would be able to move on in his current status. At this place, with so many large powerful coalitions in their prime around him, it would only be a matter of time before he was killed. 

(10-30-2024, 06:21 PM)KM600 Wrote: They most likely let him go cos they wasn’t focused on taking over his small pride

Although, this exactly could be the subject, because most of the Rongai's gave birth recently, so the 3 BRB's could also be on a mission searching for new mating opportunities. Don't forget, this was around Survey Hill area, not BRB's territory. Reply