The Matimba coalition

[DE_66]

(12-03-2024, 02:36 PM)KM600 Wrote:

(12-03-2024, 02:21 PM)DE_66 Wrote: Southern Matimbas used it successfully against the Majingis.  HB gave Ginger time to escape but was briefly caught if I remember correctly.  I for sure remember that Londolozi ranger who was a big time Majingilane fan basically clowned the Matimbas for not going out in a 4v2 blaze of glory, but I respect HB for saving his brother and living to fight another day.

HB did it again vs the Northern Avocas except he was caught or decided to turn and fight.  It's a miracle he survived 3v1 at that age.  If the Kambula Males ever develop the bond that HB and Ginger had, they will be unstoppable! But it might be harder for larger coalitions to all get that close.  You mentioned "coalition within a coaliton" in a previous post. 4 of the 5 Mantimahles stuck together pretty well, though.  Hopefully the Kambulas will figure it out.

I actually think the Northern Avocas used that tactic on HB instead of the other way round, all 3 retreated to a bush line, HB got too confident and tried to see them off, very lucky he didn’t die from that beating. Thinking about it now, maybe that’s why he didn’t defend too hard against the 3 skittish Tumbela males, he remembered that past interaction.

@KM600  
Moving this to the Matimba thread to avoid further clogging the behemoth that is the Sabi Sands thread. 

You're referring to the previous tactic @Tr1x24 said was T/KT vs Majingis, if it's from the N. Avoca's perspective.  I would call it the "bait and switch," luring an overconfident male into a trap.  It's possible, but I don't really think that's what happened. I think it's more likely the "fake it 'til you make it," one lion splitting and attempting to lure the trouble away from his partner or pride.  HB and Ginger were older when that happened. They weren't the same lions who were willing to go toe-to-toe with the Majingis in 2015 anymore.  Not really possible to know what a lion is thinking, but HB suddenly deciding to reclaim his youth and chase 3 males despite knowing Ginger is injured and can't help would have been "out of character" for him. 

Versus the Tumbelas, he was bluffing and hoped they wouldn't call it.  They did, so he abdicated.  I don't think there was ever any possibility of it getting past roaring.  13/14 year old HB wasn't looking for a fight, regardless of previous lessons learned. Reply