There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
(11-08-2023, 03:08 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote: Keep in mind that TB or that "black spot" disease are not only diseases out there from which lions suffer.
Theres dozens of diseases out there causes by bacteria, parasites, viruses etc, for which is very little known.
TB is most famous one, so when lion is seen sick, everyone just says its TB.
Lions can also be sick from natural diseases, like cancer, heart, liver, blood diseases etc.
Even if lion is positive on TB, it doesnt have to be the main reason for his demise.
I think they always say TB as well, because they have said repeatedly that most of the lions in and around Sabi Sand have it. They just don't all die from it. I have thought snake bite from the beginning as someone had noted a weird mark on his left rear leg just above the paw. But again... We are looking at pictures. These guides that do this every single day for a living and are there in person are saying what they believe. I'd go with their thoughts over anybody else analyzing from behind a screen.