There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
Three Talamati females are at the Waterhole when the male appears. At first it is presumed to be Dark Mane. But he can't be in 2 places at the same time.
At the Kudu kill the leopard has just been chased up a tree by a lion - so who is who? When it is all sorted out it is Dark Mane at the Kill while S8 is with three Talamati females. The 2 big males are not that far from each other - one is at Galego pan while the other is closer to the Djuma dam about a half hour walk away.
S8 and his Talamati trio are retracing the steps of the lionesses and heading out of Djuma. As of nightime it didn't look like there would be any confrontation with Dark Mane. But never say never. S8 is a lone male while Dark Mane is a member of a coalition. He was seen with his brothers recently on a carcass -there are videos out there showing the brothers together. It is true that the 3 Avocas are not often seen together but Dark Mane does have backup.