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08-12-2022, 09:21 PM( This post was last modified: 08-12-2022, 09:25 PM by afortich )
(08-12-2022, 12:53 PM)Wyld@Heart Wrote:
(08-12-2022, 11:17 AM)afortich Wrote: I don't think DM is in such a bad condition right now.
I watched that sighting live this morning. Ja, he's moving very gingerly and awkwardly, usual front paw stiffness but also seemed to have that stiffness all over. Ribs and spine are visible but seen that worse but what wasn't really noticeable before that is now is how prominent his hip bones are.
He's creaking, sadly, but having said all this he has looked worse and so have others and been fine so chances are he will be too. Hopefully.
Let me clarify what I said above my friend.
It is clear that for a few weeks DM is not looking well. And if you were watching it in person, I would not argue your perception because I only watch videos.
However, I don't think DM's condition is so bad to the point that can't defend himself from a group of hyenas.
I base my opinion comparing DM's condition with the condition of other lions being attacked by hyenas in other videos I have seen before.