The Tumbela Coalition

[Tr1x24]

(08-28-2022, 02:20 PM)Horizon Wrote: But Tr1x24, A lot of us are now interested in seeing the footage of remaining Ottawa pride bringing down a prey. Will we see it? Will the youngsters be of any help? That’s one of the main questions. If Skorro Jr links up with the pride, it will take away the food like the picture before shows, eats it and gets bigger. Bigger issue is, his presence alone attracts the big boys around. Just a high maintenance for the pride that itself is teetering on the brink. Due to health issues of the other two males, this Tumbela take over has turned out to be disaster for the pride. But this boy provided some great images of late.

Youngsters can be at help when Sassy catches the pray and help her when she is choking the pray, but are still too young to be useful in actual hunting shenanigans. 

As for Skorro Jr., it goes both ways, would he get a big share and take smaller kills for himself?  Yes,  but now with only 1 "hunting"  lioness, he would also prob participate in hunts with her and help her bring down bigger meals, males are excellent hunters when they need to be. 

As for attracting NK/Nhenha,  i dont think there is an issue there,  Skorro Jr. Is nomad and keeps low profile (no roaring or scent marking),  so he doesn’t attract any more attention then Othawas themselves. Also, if NK/Nhenha find Othawas and Skorro Jr. together, this is actually better for Othawas as 2 males will go after Skorro Jr., leaving Othawas time to escape, he would be a decoy. 

In the end,  Skorro Jr. is a nomad,  he prob wont spend all his time with Othawas for longer period, eventually he will just move off and leave this area for good, searching for new opportunities. Reply