Lions of Sabi Sands

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(08-22-2024, 09:41 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote: Styx young male and Kambula breakaway female stil together:

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Interesting how this female (just like lone Tsalala not long ago) is still not in estrus while being born in mid 2019, while some young females from SP, Styx and soon Othawas already went in estrus at ~ 3 - 3.5 yrs.

This again shows have different circumstances and experiences in life affects lions biology, thats why comparing lions in a manner "why are these males not showing territorial signs at ~6 yrs of age, while those other guys are at ~4" is not possible, because from outside, we dont know and understand those stuff.

Now we have 2 pairings like this, Styx/Kambula and NK Breakaways, if they somehow manage to link, that would be great for both boys and girls, but not very likely to happen.

These two together... funny how things work out. I wouldn't say they're the same as the Nkuhuma breakaways though, as those two are siblings. Styx male and Kambula breakaway female are more likely to become a mating pair. They remind me more of the Tsalala lioness and Skorro Orpen male. Just like those two, I don't see this working out. But it's nice that they have another lion to be with for now. Reply