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.
Its good that videos like these are released. I have never been a fan of withholding them out of respect or it being to hard to watch. Its not like we do that when some poor Antilope gets caught by a lion.
It also gives access to information for those that want to study lions but don't have access to the private connections and saves a lot of speculation or conspiracy theories.
Judging on the footage, it seems they did him more a favour by killing him. His spine was already broken and the only thing left was to starve to death.
I think they first jumped Guernsey and broke his spine. Then directed their attention to the Avoca male which ran off. Unable to catch him, they then returned to Guernsey which was still lying there paralyzed and finished him off.
And yeah. I don't blame Avoca for leaving. When two lions attack you, your first instinct is to flee. By the time he realized his partner didn't manage to escape, it was already to late.
This isn't Hollywood. Dying together in a epic final battle makes great movies, but terrible life choices.