Lions of Sabi Sands

[Duco Ndona]

Sickness or ailments from hunting accidents may also have caused them to flee. Even if they aren't severe enough for us to notice. 
Anything that could have shaken their confidence in fights really. 

If they are seen in their old territory. That would be good news. But they might also be doing the same thing Hairy Belly did when the Tumbellas arrived. Who also was seen roaming around the reserve before occasionally returning to the Othawas. Either way. They are losing control of the situation and need to act if they want to stay.

An update. This got posted by Noor on the Othawa facebook group. Its a rather gruesome photo so I put it in quotes in lack of a spoiler function.  

Quote:

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"Is wildlife inherently cruel and savage? While it may appear so, this is simply their way of life, driven by the principle of survival of the fittest. It can be heartbreaking to see. In a recent sighting from yesterday morning, three out of the seven Nkhulu male lions killed a young male from the Sand River pride, then they ate him. Unfortunately, this is not first time, as there have been two previous recorded instances of similar behavior from these lions."


Kirkman’s Kamp, South Africa ??
Credit: ecksonsithole 

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