Lions of Sabi Sands

[KM600]

(10-06-2023, 03:58 AM)BA0701 Wrote:

(10-06-2023, 03:31 AM)KM600 Wrote:

(10-06-2023, 02:49 AM)BA0701 Wrote: Scar just released a video about the Matshipiris.

Isn’t it believed the S Avocas let him die from starvation or whatever it was, despite how aggressive they were I’ve never really seen them as killers. Ofcourse he was no longer a threat with a broken leg but I remember hearing about them circling him and then just marking their territory and going on with their day.

I don't know the answer as to what the general consensus is. But, once he was no longer a threat I could see them leaving him be. Birminghams did something similar recently, in fact they were laying near the RP male while he was still alive, which caused some confusion. In those photos with the Birminghams and the RP male, the white male did not yet have that bite to his face, which means if it was the RP male who delivered that bite, then he remained a danger to the end. So, it would make sense to leave a male lion alone, once he no longer poses a threat, would seem the prudent thing to do I think.

If the Matshipiri male laid in the same spot for days, then I'd have to think his injuries were far more than a broken leg. We have seen lions get up and move on broken/dislocated legs before, and look at what Dark Mane endured, his ribs were completely crush, you could see the bubbles from his lungs expanding, and he continued to move. Dark Mane was possibly the worst injuries I have seen a lion walking with. Even the 5th Majin actually stood up on his own, after he was mauled by Mr T and KT, the drive and will to survive in these creatures is unsurpassed.

Perhaps someone with more direct information on this knows more.

RIP to Dark Mane mannn. He was the first lion I remember forming a connection with after researching lions, Mapogos I had knew previously but it was thru the documentary. Saddened me that the year I discovered him was the same year he ended up passing away, luckily left offspring I can continue to follow. Special, special lion. Reply