Lions of Sabi Sands

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@Mapokser The Mapogos WERE dominant over the Styx pride. Just becasue they had a difficult relationship with the lionesses and failed to raise cubs doesn't mean they weren't territorial over the Styx pride.

This entire conversation started because someone crowed the Black Dam males rulers of the Northern Sabi Sands. Despite the fact that the Black Dams wander through terriorites of two dominant males - S8 and Mohawk - and have failed to fully claim any territory as of now. 

These Black Dams have already traversed the entire private reserve and done this exact same thing in multiple areas. Just September, the orange eyed male was chasing and being chased by Mapoza. Everyone predicted back in September that now that the Black Dams have reunited, the 6 would rule Thornybush and we have the next Mapogos! The Nkhulu males squirted a tree with urine and instantly a take-over was imminent! Nhenha Birmingham has been killed, resurrected from the dead, then dying, then immortal, and now just missing. I don't know what the rush is in forcing things to happen. Young males go through many up and downs and "journeys" before they find their place on the earth. 

The exciting thing about following the Black Dam two is that we never really know where they'll end up or what they'll get up to. So just let the lions dynamics play out as it's meant to. Of course they would be great for the many young females in this area but unless they can seal the deal and take a pride it's just the hype and drama recycled over again with ever young male that comes through this area. Reply