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(08-16-2023, 03:58 PM)Horizon Wrote: Yes, I realize this is not a takeover attempt but first time I have seen S8 pushed like that. First time shown a sign of weakness in SS.
I dont think its a sign of weakness, when 2 adult males (BDM's will be 6 in few months) run at you, there is nothing you can do, yet run to save your life.
Solo males play "intimidation card" when dealing with these kind of situations against multiple opponents.
They will try to appear confident, they roar, scent mark, they will charge and chase them, trying to show their opponenents that they are "boss" here, in hope that these things will be enough for their opponents to give up and run away.
But, when opponents "figure" things out, become old and confident enough, they will not get "bluffed" anymore, and tides turn.
When this happens, there is nothing anymore for solo male to do.
I am sorry. Did I miss something? Is it expected that the BDM's will grow? Do they have more partners coming to Sabi? That would spell trouble for all of Sabi Sands if so, and especially the Kambula's and N'Was.
Believe he was referring to their age. As in they'll be six (6) years old in a few months.
Ah.. Thank you. Not sure why I didn't read it that way.