Lions of Sabi Sands

[BA0701]

(12-06-2022, 05:31 AM)Mapokser Wrote: @Tr1x24 that's why I said "if they stay in the Sabi Sands" I never said "it'll happen!".

@BA0701 they met the Styx pride and killed a subadult already and one of the Ndzengas was seen very close to them in Mala Mala. I was being realistic in my take that if, key word if, they stay in SS that'll likely happen.

Though I suppose I see where you and the others are coming from, as it can sound like I'm "preaching" some doomsday scenario or something which is not my intention.

My friend, you bring an interesting perspective to my understanding of these animals, just as all of our other members do, and your input is always appreciated. Trying to better understand these wonderful creatures is why I believe we are all here. I appreciate all opinions, so long as they show respect for the animals as well as other members, most especially when those opinions are based on the facts as we currently understand them.

But, yes, to me it felt like unwarranted negative speculation, opining on the possible demise of current males in the area, at least at this early stage, when they have not encountered the Gijimas to our present knowledge, or even the N'was, as far as I am aware. Though, as you mentioned they were indeed reported to be close to Ubuso, to this point we have not heard of any encounters between these males.

The possibilities are literally endless at this point, as we know so very little about this coalition, especially their confidence, however, the reported marking in Mala Mala, does at least imply they clearly possess some level of confidence, but we have no understanding of how they are expected to react in the face of direct resistance, and who might be the victor in such a confrontation. I believe, as of now, it is equally possible for them to turn around and return south from where they came, as it is for them to have a confrontation with any of the other males in the area. We will all know in time how things are going to play out. All conflict comes with a cost, exacted from who is always the question, but right now we do not even know if conflict is going to occur.

Sabi Sands has really been in turmoil these recent months, and regardless of the possible outcomes, or personal preferences, my biggest hope is that we can see a period of relative stability for all involved. Just when we begin to see some new blood arriving in the area, chaos has ensued. Reply