Lions of Sabi Sands

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(12-06-2022, 11:45 PM)Hairy tummy Wrote: Will the Nkhula males not be roaring if they are scent marking?

This kind od scent marking is not exactly act of "open" takeover attempt, as @Duco Ndona said, its more of "sneaky" attempt to gain some ground if territorial males dont respond, they are kinda testing how far they can push and grab some area for free. 

Also they are kinda "hopeful" to attract some females in estrus thru their scent.

Its not exactly in their interest to roar in unfamiliar territory, they prob dont know yet against how many males they are, also that way territorial males can regroup, easily locate them and chase them out. Sneaky attack like Gijima males did, to eliminate few members alone, is far more effective.

Remember, these guys are still young, they prob still dont have confidence for open war against multiple territorial males.

These guys traveled thru S. Avocas and Gijima males territories, and didn't attack or challenge them. 

Apparently 2 Gijima males caught their scent marks in Sabi Sabi today, seen scent marking bushes and roling in the mud. Reply