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Sad to hear a second cub also has been killed (likely). Quite a nasty bite on the lioness' her back.. I wonder what led to this. Could it be another Nharu / Red Road male attack?
The guide mentioned it could be Mbiri males roaring in the background in the previous video. But I do not recall Mbiri males to be aggressive towards them when visiting the pride, and they occasionally visit them. On the other hand, the cubs' presence could change this.
Mbiri's really need new pride males to protect their cubs, lionesses and territory in general. This would also be good for genetic variety in the pride. Perhaps Mandevu can provide some short term protection but he will have to re-establish himself as territorial in the area, e.g. scent marking and actively patrolling. It's also been more than a few days since he and young Orpen male have been seen with the pride so I am not sure what the current status is. Uncertain times..