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.
"The Mhangeni Pride have again managed to kill a buffalo. With the pride all feeding and hyena gaining in numbers, the air was filled with eerie “whoops” from the hyena. We followed up early this morning to see what had transpired during the evening and a young male lion had taken over the carcass and dragged it into a drainage line leaving the hyena and vultures still waiting for some scraps.
He later moved the carcass into a more open area – a big mistake! The hyenas saw this as an opportunity to come closer, trying their luck to get a piece of meat. Although you could see he was a bit nervous with 7 plus hyenas around him, he stood his ground. Just as the hyenas thought they had a gap, he sprinted towards them, growling, and chased them all away… for now!
Young nomadic male lions live secretive lives, often living off scraps just to survive while they learn the skill of hunting for themselves. They will pass through areas avoiding dominant adult males until they are big and experienced enough to challenge for a territory of their own."