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(07-09-2023, 02:43 PM)lionuk Wrote: Southern Avoca males seen on S36, which is far from their territory in Skukuza
Vid credit: Twinga Travel Africa
Could it be the pressure the nkhulus are putting on them making the s.avocas looking for different pasture? I know this hasnt played out yet but this situation reminds me of casper and his three brothers initially getting beatup by the two nsemani males when casper & bros were looking for a pride. Not too soon after their skirmishes; the constant presure from the younger, fitter and larger coalition eventually made the nsemanis abandoned their pride to casper & bros.
Could this be the same with the s.avocas & nkhulus? Time will tell...
That's probably what it is. They are really feeling the pressure from younger, larger coalitions and have decided to not fight a losing battle as they are already 10 and only a duo. Smart lions. They have tried for months and then realized it was time suddenly. Paradoxically, this might be a smart/strategic move to help save some of their subs on the verge of being 2 soon. If a takeover occurs, the incoming males could become more aggressive with getting them out of the way, if they have to have a fierce battle with their fathers to do it. This way, they come in and understand that there are no dominant males as their scent is gone.