Lions of Sabi Sands

[Vengeous]

(10 hours ago)Tr1x24 Wrote:

(11 hours ago)NLAL11 Wrote: The Ndzengas seemed to have the upper hand until they split up for some reason. Then it seemed that the PC males sensed the other two were no longer together, and tried to catch one of them on their own.

That very well might be a tactic/bait.

You try to split them by "lure" 1 individual (usually more confident and stronger) to make a fatal mistake and overchase them without waiting for his partners.

When you see they are split and another member are further behind, you turn and try to grab that pushing member, by the time 2nd male comes (if he doesnt retreat), you are in big advantage, as you already have 1 member down in favorable position.

Many cases of this, most famous KT/MrT vs Majingilanes.

This also shows how complex these clashes are, and why some coalition, who might even have number advantage, are struggling.

Strong duo is hard to beat, they will "play you" around, confuse you, get you tired, be patient and wait for 1 member to make fatal mistake.

I think the really interesting thing is that if you watch the Londolozi video, the guide (Sean) mentioned that the PCMs seemed to almost confer with each other before they mounted their counter-offensive. They heard a grunt from the Ndzhengas and then had a quick "chat" or something like that. I think there's a lot more subtext to lion dynamics in a back-and-forth chase than we realise. Reply