N'waswitshaka males

[Cath2020]

(12-12-2023, 06:28 AM)Mapokser Wrote: @Cath2020 but they specifically mention how they worry about them losing because they aren't big in body:

"Unfortunately, for male lions, size matters, and they have never been revered as large males. Hopefully, their efforts will be successful, and they can raise these cubs with Kambula pride."

The rangers are referring to their size as not being very big, but at the same time, they didn't imply that they were small.  I think that only Orange Eyes is smaller than average, perhaps....while the dominant one is pretty normal looking.   Anyway, size wasn't the only thing they mentioned as to why the males are all over the place, covering a lot of kilometers.  They do have a big territory in Mala Mala with many lionesses and cubs, so they have to protect the members, plus patrol all over the place.  This is why they hope their efforts will pay off, irrespective of their size, in my opinion.  I don't think it's making a difference, the size of Orange Eyes, in terms of them being at risk of a takeover very soon.  As long as he's in his prime and avoids battle injuries, then he has as good a chance as any. Reply