Lions of Sabi Sands

[Duco Ndona]

(12-05-2021, 08:24 PM)Cath2020 Wrote:

(12-05-2021, 08:15 PM)Duco Ndona Wrote: The poor guy is camping between two hostile camps. The Mhangeni. Which is probably hoping to join, but in reality have no interest in male companionship and constantly attack him when he gets to close. And the PC males, which are far more aggressive and likely wont hesitate to kill him if given an opportunity.

If he insists on staying there. One of them one of those two will eventually succeed in getting rid of him permanently.

The guide just mentioned that he wasn't sure if the Mhangeni were responsible.  So, we cannot assume it's the pride that did that to his back legs.  It's more than likely male lions, judging by the fact that this happens more often between rival males.   It was also mentioned that it doesn't appear that the Nkuhuma Male stole anything from them because he's looking quite full while they are decidedly not!  Just look at the youngest cubs.  As a result of this, I'm making the call that the Mhangheni had probably nothing to do with his injuries over a kill or otherwise.  He's also not of the character to be a threat to them as he so far has not tried to invade or kill their youngest cubs.  One male trying to be aggressive and get attacked by the whole pride is unusual, and it certainly wasn't over food recently.  Plus, his injuries were recent.  I'd bet it's all the rival coalitions around SS.  He got caught as lone males often do.  Thankfully, it wasn't fatal this time.....

I was more commenting on his general situation than on the specific origin of his current wounds. I agree he probably had a run in with the PC males. Reply