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.
The boys were erratic this month with them spending very few consecutive days on the property. They were often on their own which provided excellent viewing at night at the roared most nights. On the occasions they were with females it was always members of the Styx pride and it always seemed to be the male with the kink in his tail. Towards the end of the month the same male was found mating with the youngest member of the Styx pride around the Mlowathi river. The pair mated for several days which is a good indication that it’s for reproductive purposes and not a false oestrus to placate the male. The male with the Mohawk spent most of the month on his own but he also went west a lot probably to join up with the Marthly pride while his brother tried to woe the Styx pride. Let’s hope the pride accepts the males and the males calm their aggressive nature towards the sub adults.