Lions of Sabi Sands

[KM600]

(Today, 12:11 AM)Mapokser Wrote:

(Yesterday, 01:54 AM)KM600 Wrote:

(Yesterday, 01:06 AM)Tr1x24 Wrote:

(Yesterday, 12:54 AM)KM600 Wrote: Not surprised at all, it was only a matter of time since they would find him since they were visiting Othawas recently. We’ll see if this leads them to Mhangenis too, but it will be much more of the same story with a new litter sired by PCMs. Was about time Khanya reunited with NK anyways.

Expected, even if PCMs kinda abandon Mhangenis and dont hang with them, they are still in their territory/domain.

Theres no way PCMs will allow new coalition to be pride males of Mhangenis, as new coalition would need to take/carve out portion of their territory, which will not happen.

This could work if PCMs expanded north, but looks like they abandon that idea.

Like I said the other day, I really expect Mhangenis to shift territory further west towards parts of Londolozi if they want to keep interacting with NK & Khanya which may or may not lead to it being more permanent. PCMs will likely still put pressure on them tho. Khanya and NK are gonna need to show some retaliation if they want that to stop, and we don’t even know if NK has mated, so right now there’s no reason he would want to.

I don't see why it would be in their interest to pursue this coalition unless their intention was to totally abandon the subs.

Nkuhuma has never spared a subadult before and even killed 2 adult lionesses in a span of a month or so being territorial.

Manghenis should chill and wait until a strong enough coalition takes over Singita and themselves. If they can get the 3 female subs to adulthood they'd be in a good place, as of right now these 3 current adults lack any strength to compete with even Ximungwes who are only 2 females.

They need more members to make up for the weakness of the current generation of adults who unfortunately are nothing like their mothers and Kambula/Ntsevu sisters.

But anyway seeing this video makes me think what a shame it is that the older Talamati died, I think if he was alive now he'd have a shot at being called the largest male in the Sabi Sands by people, considering how even his smaller brother with a small mane looks so impressive.

Lionesses will to mate, like males, is extraordinary and can also make them do stupid things. There’s been countless times I’ve heard of a group of lionesses going into another prides territory following the dominant males, only for that to lead into an altercation between the two prides, with the resident pride usually winning. 

Right now, Mhangenis have had several encounters with NK & Khanya so are essentially betting on them staying hence mating with them, and will obviously do the same with PCMs if they meet them. Best way to make sure the new cubs are protected by the two most major threats to them. Reply