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Lions of Sabi Sands
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 (05-08-2022, 11:56 PM)Tr1x24 Wrote:(05-08-2022, 07:56 PM)Duco Ndona Wrote: I doubt that. If that was the case, he and Scar would have fled a long time ago. Animals are not just some mindless automatons. I am not suggesting they are making long term plans. If they did my argument would not even work because if they did, they would be more willing to leave. I am just suggesting that those two had such a rotten time as a nomad, they may be more willing to take more risks by staying to avoid getting back into that situation than the average lion. (05-08-2022, 11:48 PM)Bellateda Wrote: So Ottawa Pride is doomed.... I mean two older lionesses are infertile and Sassy will have to start anew...Auntie is infertile, Jr's mom isn't. Though she has had terrible luck with her litters. Some of them disappeared pretty much immediately after their alleged birth, leading to rumours she has reproduction issues as well. But due to her age, it may not matter. Sassy would be the sole survivor should those two succumb to old age. But being one lioness potentially taking care of multiple cubs, she wont be able to stand up for her territory. So there is a risk that the Ximhungwe or Mhangeni pride displace her. Turning the once mighty pride in just another wandering lioness.  (05-09-2022, 12:49 AM)Tonpa Wrote: "What an exciting day ! We were so happy to finally witness how the young Othawa female successfully She did it before few times with Junior and mini Matimbas. I remember when Othawa male and Mhangenis attacked, HB was not around, Sassy save the cubs and Junior, and 2 older females clashed with Mhangenis. Also with Tumbelas, Sassy duty was to secure the subs, while 2 old females interacted with Tumbelas. Looks like Othawas are well oiled machine in this kind of situations, it seems like every female knows their duty and role in this situations, quite interesting to observe. 
Last year Nhena was seen running at fast speed after the Styx male. I think he could keep up with Nkuhuma male if he had to. Surely his overall condition and capacity to travel has not deterioated so much since then that he couldnt keep up with the Nukuhuma male. It's not like he's restricted like Hairy Belly was 1-2 years before he died. His health and condition is still really good.
(05-09-2022, 06:53 AM)1999gc8 Wrote: Last year Nhena was seen running at fast speed after the Styx male. I think he could keep up with Nkuhuma male if he had to. Surely his overall condition and capacity to travel has not deterioated so much since then that he couldnt keep up with the Nukuhuma male. It's not like he's restricted like Hairy Belly was 1-2 years before he died. His health and condition is still really good. It was more of a joke. Sure he would keep up if wanted/needed.
All Othawas and Skorro Jr. together again, no sign of Limper :
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6th cub went missing when Plains Camp males invaded two weeks ago I think it was.
It doesn't matter anyway, even if cubs survive until 2 years old they will have to leave since their mother will mate with some other male.
   (05-09-2022, 06:03 PM)Bellateda Wrote: It doesn't matter anyway, even if cubs survive until 2 years old they will have to leave since their mother will mate with some other male.Females at that stage has good odds to be accepted by new dominant males. Young male through probably would have to leave indeed.
An interesting time ahead with the Lions in the Western Sector.
The Othawa Pride have been dodging 2 new coalitions coming in both from the North and South East. A few nights ago the lion activity around the lodge was intense. We listened to roaring lions the whole night and the next morning was a huge challenge to track the lions. We followed tracks of 3 males running and chasing each other all the way down to the South. Finally we caught up with the Birmingham and Nkuhuma males. By the sounds of it we believe they were being chased by the Tumbela Male.  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author
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