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The two southern Matimba males are definitely trying to stamp their claim in Londolozi, and they would be the first males to take a firm control on the area after the Majingilane males moved out to the western sector of the Sabi sands.
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Moreover, Hairy belly was seen mating with one of the Mhangeni females, a pride that is controled by the Majingilane.
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Pic by Callum Gowar.
About this, Londolozi said that "Large cuts and open wounds were seen on one of the Matimba males a few days ago and we have now seen their tracks crossing over the western boundary in the direction of the settled and unassuming Majingilane coalition. What are the Matimba males doing venturing so far west remains the question. Are they actively pursuing the current territory holders in one last battle for dominance?"...
I'm not entirely sure of what the Matimbas are trying to do, moving so close to the border with the Majingilane. For all their size, I don't see them winning a confrontation with the other dominant coalition, so it remains to be seen what will happen. Who knows, maybe we will be able to see the epic fight we have been expecting...