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(07-22-2021, 04:07 AM)Gijima Wrote: It wouldn’t be a DM post without the “limp” comment.
I wonder if people are aware of how many lions in Kruger, with far greater issues, are living extremely productive lives as dominant males? It’s hugely disrespectful to think a massive apex predator like DM couldn’t absolutely pulverize that young male. So could the Imbali Male. This young lion is desperate and taking chances because he has no other options… and lions can actually be quiet tolerant of others when it comes to food. Nsuku let HB feed on his carcass a while ago… rival prides like Nharus and Mbiris have feed together. Blondie let the Mhangeni male eat alongside him. It’s a misconception that lions at all times just want to kill each other. They can tolerate each other under certain circumstances as long as each lion knows their place in the hierarchy.
Agree, DM knows that this male is very young and for that reason no threat to him and his territory/dominance, it would be very different if for example 4-5 year old male like Styx/Nkuhuma or PC boys try to do this, those would be chased and beaten down without a question by dominant male..
Thats the reason why you wont see "challenge ready" nomadic males feeding with dominant males in the area unlike this for example..
Lions feel those things, same can be seen with old nomadic males, dominant males would mostly ignore them, they know they are no threat to them..