Lions of Sabi Sands

[Mapokser]

I was unsure if it was after the split as we've seen them roaring at that time and the article says they roared after the interaction with Ndhzenga and PCM.

But considering everything else, it seems it has to be after the split.

It is very likely they split because they got chased, not because they wanted to, they're interested in forming a coalition.

And oh, for those doubting Skorro was bigger than NK, the article ( by a different Londolozi person ) said both were equal in size when they reunited. The other guide said Skorro was bigger, so at the very least he's not smaller than NK and is indeed a big guy.

Anyway it's obvious that their bond is still weak, they need at the very least 6 months together, bonding, to start to be able to think about territory, and as of right now they are no match to Ndhzengas and PCM, though it's interesting they decided to roar again just after seemingly being chased around by PCM and Ndhzengas. They'd probably not even be able to match the BDM, though luckily for them tthe BDM seemingly vanished, Mala Mala didn't mention them, nor did Londolozi and Elephant Plains also had no sightings of them last week. They were last seen in Singita, so maybe they moved there? Updates from Singita are rare so that'd explain why we're not seeing them.

And speaking of the established duos, I wonder if the scuffle marks belong to them. Previously in the virtual safari the guide said he thought PCM were chasing Ndhzengas ( tho not confirmed ), now they got in a roaring match and seemingly had contact.

I always thought it'd be better for the Ndhzengas to move their territory a bit further east and south ( their territory is huge already ) to not risk bumping into PCM or Kambulas, but they seem unwilling to give a single inch of land despite losing 2 brothers.

They're looking very confident, even when alone neither hesitated in chasing the Skorro male, they always dominated the BDM with ease too according to Mala Mala, and now are at least replying to PCM roars, but IMO, with only 2 remaining brothers and in that territory surrounded by everybody else and bordering the Kruger, they should be a bit more cautious, much is at stake here, 13-14 cubs without adding the new litters from the 2 elder Kambulas.

The same goes for the PCM, if Ndhzenga catch one of them, it can be the doom of the western prides now that we finally got stability. Reply