The Matimba coalition

[jordi6927]

(12-14-2018, 06:55 PM)Pbonz Wrote:

(12-13-2018, 10:55 AM)jordi6927 Wrote:

(12-13-2018, 08:43 AM)Chris Wrote: Does anyone know what are the genders of the new cubs?

I cant remember where I read it ... probably on Facebook ... but someone said there are 2 males and 1 female.  I pray all 6 of these very special Othawa cubs make it to maturity. The 3 older are 8 months and these 3 are almost 2 months.

I hope so too. I spoke to a ranger on Instagram, and he fears the worst seeing as how old the Matimbas are and doesn’t think they will be around long enough for them to reach maturity (the cubs)

Maybe not maturity but I think the cubs can make it ... as long as the Othawa pride keeps the Matimbas fed I think 6 months is feasible ... 6 months puts the first set of cubs ((born in Mar/Apr)) at about 1.5 yrs old, so I think they would be a little more safe ... Sassy's cubs ((the Matimba's)) would be about 8 months old then and would still need more time ....... there are a lot of layers before another coalition gets to the west but the 'weak spot' seems to be some young coalition coming from the south then going west .......... The Tsalala's make me a little nervous ...... but by layers I mean: the N Avoca males, S Avoca males, Mhangeni Pride + cubs, Othawa male, BB's, Nkuhuma pride, Styx pride, Ntsevu pride, Southern pride .... there are many moving parts .......... Also, the Sand River, Nkuhuma & Styx pride have all done a pretty good job of raising cubs without a male to protect them all the time so I think the Othawas could as well ... they showed some strategy when the Matimbas came around ... the next year or so should be pretty exciting ... I hope they can do it especially for the young female cub because the Othawas need another young female in the pride ... just my two pence on how I see it Reply