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Lions of Sabi Sands
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There are many prides split right now. The Talamati are split in two, as far as we know the Torchwood pride is split, the Nkuhuma pride is split in three and the Kambula pride is split in three. There is a lot of instability in the prides of Sabi Sands.
(02-05-2022, 03:11 AM)peter Wrote:(02-03-2022, 11:14 PM)Tonpa Wrote: @peter I would like this as well  (02-05-2022, 04:17 AM)Slayerd Wrote: There are many prides split right now. The Talamati are split in two, as far as we know the Torchwood pride is split, the Nkuhuma pride is split in three and the Kambula pride is split in three. There is a lot of instability in the prides of Sabi Sands. Western and Southern sectors are seemingly the only stable areas of the whole reserve. I feel like Sabi Sands is about to go through a dramatic change in dynamics because of how unstable and split the prides you mentioned are.  (02-04-2022, 10:56 PM)Tonpa Wrote: Umkumbe lodge went live on instagram with two lionesses who they called the "Southern breakaway pride", is that name familiar to you guys? Couldn't see anything in the video due to signal They might be reffering to 2 Kambula females who are with N'ws (i dont see any other possibility). 
I think its mostly a reaction from the prides to the arrival of the N'was and PCmales and a perceived decline in their resident males,
Once Nhenha and the cubs are gone, the Kambulas will probably merge again. But I am not surewhat's up with the Avocas. They seem to either not know or care that the PCmales are seriously sawing on the legs of their chair. Perhaps they are sick or are having confidence issues? The Nkuhumas have realized this and have been preparing for a potential take over by mating with the new groups aswell. However since the Avocas will likely still be around.for a while. It is likely that the cubs will be introduced to them aswell. If they are fooled into accepting them the pride will likely merge again. If not, we may get a more permanent split. The Talamatis are likely having the same trouble with the ailing DM. (02-05-2022, 01:49 PM)Duco Ndona Wrote: Once Nhenha and the cubs are gone, the Kambulas will probably merge again. But I am not surewhat's up with the Avocas. They seem to either not know or care that the PCmales are seriously sawing on the legs of their chair. Avocas have no issues with PC males, its not their fault that 2 females left their territory and move west to find new males for next generation. All those prides have almost adult subadults, thats another reason why those prides are splitting a lot. When those subadult females become ready to mate and produce cubs, and young subadult males leave the pride, those prides will again become stable, as those subadult females will settle in 1 area and raise cubs. Some prides will definitely split, as they are too big to sustain, such as Kambula pride, Kambula breakeaway will form 100%. As for Nkuhumas and Talamatis, i think that depends of Avocas and how long will their still be dominant in northern Sabi Sands, its hard to predict, if they stay dominant and splitting 2 Nkuhuma and 3 Talamati females raise cubs with new males, those prides will also split, those splitting females will not rejoin or accept their past members if they are raising cubs under different coalition. 
Torchwoods this morning, seems they have a kill somewhere close to the area
Torchwoods currently on Nkorho cam, some of them getting close to sub-adult stage now.
Seems only 1 cub of the three from the previous newest litter remains, it has a stump tail. Of the newest litter of four only 1 was present, but the mother left the pan and headed north, maybe to retrieve the other 3. New cub  *This image is copyright of its original author Two previous litters, one just over year the other about a year old?  *This image is copyright of its original author "Stumpie" of the previous newest litter with one of the newest cubs  *This image is copyright of its original author Young male with an emerging mane?  *This image is copyright of its original author
The Othawa pride male cub by Neil Jennings
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 (02-06-2022, 04:33 AM)Tonpa Wrote: Three Nkuhuma lionesses and their seven cubs on drive this afternoon. One cub has a bit of a limp, its lagging towards the back but still keeping up Yes. That’s the same little cub that got separated from the Pride last week. Seems he has been nursing that slight limp for a few weeks. Hope it can make a full recovery and stay in contact (02-06-2022, 05:23 AM)criollo2mil Wrote:Are the N. Avoca males hanging out with this group?(02-06-2022, 04:33 AM)Tonpa Wrote: Three Nkuhuma lionesses and their seven cubs on drive this afternoon. One cub has a bit of a limp, its lagging towards the back but still keeping up
Talamatis still in western sector, hope they return back, such a big pride in the area will cause trouble for smaller Othawa pride and their cubs, also DM Avoca is alone now:
Photo Credits : Diffmarimane  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author
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