Lions of Sabi Sands

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There are all sorts of takeovers, bloodless takeovers, takeovers that are the result of serious conflict, some that can be over after a 10 minute skirmish and some that can take a long time to develop, both in bloodless coupes and those that result from conflict. So, there is no one way that is the normal way, I don't believe there is actually a normal takeover, just takeovers that play out as they will. We've all seen them. The extended bloodless sort are like what we saw with the Tumbelas and the Othawas, though even that wasn't quite as long as the BDMs and Nkuhumas situation.

While I think the young Nkuhumas leaving their natal pride with Mohawk, and making their mark with other prides is the best option, rarely do these lions do what I would like for them to do. We will just have to see how it plays out. As for Mohawk and the young Nkuhuma males, if those young males suddenly find their confidence, then the 5 of them could be a serious problem for the 2 S BDMs. While I hope we don't see that, we will just have to see what they decide to do as time goes by.

Just an aside, personally, I think Hairy Belly stops that takeover, even in the absence of Ginger, if it happens two years earlier, due to the, understandable, lack of confidence by the Tumbelas. Heck, even at his advanced age, solo HB still managed to chase the young Tumbelas a couple of times. HB was enormous in size, and as scrappy of a lion as you'll find, any 14 year old male with the stones to ride a buffalo is sure to earn some respect.. Reply