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(11-14-2020, 01:22 AM)TinoArmando Wrote: The legendary HB Matimba Male with an Othawa Lioness on wildebeest kill. As mentioned by the guide the old male took over the kill from one of the Tumbela Males and chased him off, at Inyati, Sabi Sands. Credit: Diff Marimane. 11/13/2020
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Great news for HB that he can still survive at his age. Amazing lion. I wish there was footage of the steal...
Reminds me of the N'was, the first months they were in their new territory, they got run off by B'ham Boys, too. Tumbelas are still growing and learning. I think they were born early 2016. Plus, no need to fight over scraps if you're full or partially full. He might have gotten injured doing that before. Use good judgement. They are now mating with all the females and roam around his territory. My hope is for all of them to live in harmony together so HB can keep feeding as he gets older.... Might be wishful thinking on my part:))
You can't deny an old war veteran his just desserts!
Strange lion dynamics within the Othowa pride. All the lionesses have been freely mating with the Tumbelas. Are all of them in oestrus? or atleast Sassy and Junior's mom? Have they been mating with HB as well? If not, and assuming HB is still alive after 3-4 months, will he accept the cubs? Their behavior puts the enire pride in danger, especially the sub-adults. How is this behavior explained?