Nkuhlu males

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(9 hours ago)FACR2212 Wrote: I was thinking... what if Nkuhulu males are not good hunters, and the one and only pride in wich they are held (sand river pride) can't get enough food for 6 adult males? Maybe that's a reason why large male coalitions need to split, or take over more than 2 or 3 prides?

Honestly sounds very unlikely. 
Before even becoming pride males, the Nkuhlus as 6 brothers and 1 unrelated male (DeLaporte) would still sometimes look skinny but in general they were mostly fine and in decent - good shape. 
Around late 2023 there was an increase in the deterioration of some members, which began to lose weight and even their mane. Coincidentally or not, that was shortly after they became dominant males. Perhaps the fact they were always scattered chasing lionesses focused on mating led to some emaciation that resulted in a more accelerated deterioration since their time was pretty much all about females and mating, food wasnt their main concern, perhaps accelerating the action of any disease they may have.

I think its undeniable and clear that their condition is perfectly described as unstable. Sometimes skin and bones, looking as if they are on deaths door. Other times in decent shape, not great but ok looking. 

Despite a bit of mane loss from Smudge, him and Snip Tail were the only males in the coalition that had barely any deterioration over this period. 
With most recent events of a beating by the Gijimas on Snip Tail, it seems as if he is taking longer then it would be expected to heal and get 100% in terms of condition, but perhaps its too soon to speak. Fact is he is looking more "malnourished" than ever. Reply