The Birmingham Males

[Duco Ndona]

Playing favourites aside. One only has to look at the numbers to see that their arrival has been a disaster to the lion population in western sector. One pride is nearly completely decimated and the other stuck in limbo unable to raise cubs. Considering this can still go on for years if one coalition does not remove the other, we are looking at the potential end of every pride in western sector. Which would be a great loss to the genetic diversity in the region. 

Bad or wrong is a very good description of the current situation. We know its nature and the Birminghams are just doing what they do. But its just not a good spot for the reserve to be in right now. 



As for the whole coward thing. Its just another slur for being to careful. . In this case being carefull clearly is not working out for them.
The Birminghams are on paper not a weak coalition, but ultimately they are the ones that end up leaving for long periods of time. And that does not exactly instill fear to the PCmales. I am not saying they should have rushed into battle. But returning immediately would in itself also be a strong message. And make it not the PCmales worth their time to visit.

We don't know what happens when they leave. No footage exists of them making the decision or being forced to flee. They just are one day in western sector and the other day across the reserve. 
Its easy to speculate what motivates them. We all have our pet theories. But ultimately we don't know. So we cant really blame one lion over the other over it.
Besides, if Nhena was ultimately killed. It cannot be said their cowardice was unfounded.

Also.Its only been just a few days since this all started. Anything is still possible or could have happened. Time will tell.
No need for weird speculations. Reply