Lions of Sabi Sands

[Duco Ndona]

Its not a numbers game as in building the biggest coalition to win. But rather maximising the amount of meat and mates a lion gets without sacrificing on safety.

There is no point in joining forces with a much stronger lion as it means from that point on, it would just be that lion chasing you away from food or mates. While a weak coalition parker would be of little use for the stronger male. And just consume meat that he could have had himself.

The chances of forming an coalition are therefor much higher when both are roughly equal. Unless there is an prexisting bond.


Nym has been in the same spot for roughly a year now. So clearly he is feeling confident in calling it home. Which wouldnt be the case if he was constantly seriously attacked. Reply