Lions of Sabi Sands

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(02-11-2021, 10:41 PM)Gijima Wrote: The Ottawa Male as reported by Singita as never being spotted on his own or away from his pride. This got me thinking---- is he really out their patrolling and defending his territory as he should? Maybe not, and that's why all the nomads feel so comfortable there and also the Mhangeni Pride is always wandering to the south. Not a criticism of OM> maybe he's just missing that instinct since he was never really nomadic.

OM was seen numerous times alone and patroling in western sector, Londolozi, and even in Sabi Sabi..

Maybe its just coincidence that Singita guides never seen him alone, also Singita is core of his territory, so he prob controls his borders more.

(02-11-2021, 10:41 PM)Gijima Wrote: On another note, I just saw that Dark Mane is back with the Talamatis, as expected. Leaving lion politics aside, I'm amazed at how much he's developed over the past year. He's really taken on a very dark tone-- not just his mane but his whole body. 

Its just like in late 2019, when he gets beaten for mating rights, he retreats to Talamatis, he was mating with younger Nkuhumas until Mohawk found him. 

I still think that he doesnt want to compete with hi brothers for mating rights and food, and he just retreats to Talamati , and his injury is big part of that.. Regardless, is good for him to have contact with his brothers, so they dont forget him.. If the new males come in this area, his survival will depends on his brothers. 

(02-11-2021, 10:41 PM)Gijima Wrote: Just reading up on this now. This is so shocking to think in 2021 they are still letting this happen. I remember Tinswalo recently saying how the Talamati pride almost escaped through a fence too. I can't imagine what would have happened to them if they did... 

Hukumuri apperantly also got thru fence in Manyeleti, prob the same area where Talamatis almost got.. So they didn't repair that spot since that? Unbelievable.. Reply