The Birmingham Males

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(10-08-2020, 10:29 PM)TinoArmando Wrote:

(10-08-2020, 09:59 PM)BA0701 Wrote:

(10-08-2020, 09:37 PM)TinoArmando Wrote:

(10-08-2020, 09:14 PM)BA0701 Wrote:

(10-08-2020, 08:46 PM)TinoArmando Wrote: One of the Birmingham males #1 'Nsuku/Blondie' is in horrible condition,sadly he died a few weeks later
MalaMala-Sabi Sands,October 2.,2019.
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With all of the recent discussion about Hairy Belly, and as follow up to this picture of an injured Nsuku. In better days, here is a video showing Hairy Belly stealing a buffalo kill from Nsuku and the Styx Pride. One of the most confusing videos I have seen, as Nsuku and Hairy Belly are within inches of each other, making a lot of noise, but only once throwing a couple of half-hearted swipes at each other. One of the comical aspects of the video is how Hairy Belly out right refuses to show Nsuku any respect, and with Nsuku really close to him, he simply goes on about his business of eating Nsuku's buffalo.

I would say nobody won. HB was submissive, yes but in the end he stayed at that carcass and Nsuku wasn’t willing to risk a fight for some reason. Maybe he wasn’t hungry enough, maybe he accepted the submission so it wasnt necessary to go further, who knows. It’s everything speculation why he was holding back.

As far as the interaction itself, I agree Tino, there were no winners, or any losers imo. But, all told, given that he ended up with the carcass, I believe HB ultimately won the day with his refusal to give ground in that regard. The Styx cubs feeding right beside HB, as mentioned in the text, is the most confounding thing. It was a strange moment, for sure, and I'm just glad I got to see it in video.

Totally agree.

Despite there wasn't any kind of physical contact HB won that day because he after all stay with the buffalo.

I still agree that nobody won or lost. At the end of the day Nsuku had his fill as much as HB. HB was definitely submissive, all signs of Submission are there. You also see at one point, HB got excited and lifted up and Nsuku smacks him knocking him back into submission. I don't think HB was in any condition to fight a prime male and Nsuku didn't want to risk injury so they both just let it go but you can see how aware of his surroundings Nsuku is. He is making sure its just HB and not more threats around. I myself believe it was a moment of respect between the 2. Because Nsuku could have called Nhenha or the others who might have been close by and they could have easily killed an injured lion like HB. Nhenha and Mfumo even chased HB and Ginger at the start of 2017 at Cheetah Plains. Reply