The Tumbela Coalition

[Duco Ndona]

Confidence does not just randomly plummet or skyrocket on a daily basis. 

And while confidence is a important factor. Its just not the sole factor as you make it out to be. A lot of those interaction can be explained by other factors.
Its just as easily possible that the PCmales just weren't interested in taking unnecessary risks when they waited for eachother in confronting Nhenha. Nhenha was still strong enough to cause damage, even if victory would have been assured in 1vs1. So 1vs2 is always preferd if possible.
And regarding the Tumbella incident. If they went a period between food, getting a meal would be far more on their mind. If they were expecting a lioness to come into estrus. Going of chasing other males could mean missing your chance. Both would have a far higher priority than chasing a weaker rival from their territory. 

Speaking off territory. I dont think they concider that part of the reserve as their core territory. They probably think of them more as a small pride and rival at the border of their territory. So much less of a concern. 

I agree that the PCmales are dropping the ball if it comes to their duties towards the Ximhungwes. They indeed should have killed Skorro a long time ago. 
But confidence probably is not the reason for it. Reply