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(01-26-2024, 02:14 AM)Tr1x24 Wrote: He lost a lot of mane.
Im wondering if he and some of his younger comrades have TB or its just some bad luck in hunts.
Losing mane is usually a sign of stress that can be caused by nomadic life, or by illness and other difficulties
It also caught my attention how short his mane is. As much as he may appear to have a full/fed belly, it is possible to see his marked ribs and hip. His appearance in general is a cause for concern, not looking good at all.
Its just the roughness of nomadic life I guess.
Sure, he is part of a coalition, but its a far to big one. He is so low in the pecking order he isnt getting much food, even from kills he makes himself.
The Nkhulus have a big territory and it looks like the 5 stronger males spend a lot of time in Sabi Sands, while DeLaporte and the 6th male are not seen in SS for many months now ( KK's guide said they only see 5 males, the 2 oldest are the ones he doesn't see, he says ). DeLaporte spends his time on Kruger, Skukuza and the such, there's no way his 5 stronger partners ( actually 4 since #4 is maybe even worse than DeLaporte ) are stealing all his food.
Plus, he isn't that old, IIRC he is at worst 10, maybe not even that.
#4 is also also struggling, sometimes very very thib, and he is always with the core of the coalition, so an estranged coalition partner like Delaporte shouldn't be having his food stolen.
Four Nkhulu brothers crossing a bridge in Kruger National Park somedays ago.
#5 greets Smudge and behind them looks like male #3 (dark maned) and #4 (light maned)
"Sound on to witness the awe-inspiring vocalisation of one of the Nkhulu male lions, proudly asserting his dominance over both territory and the newly acclaimed pride. The roar of a male lion can be heard up to five kilometers (three miles) away, serving as both a territorial declaration and a means of communication within the pride. These lions use their roars not only to establish dominance but also to coordinate activities and maintain social bonds. As the powerful echoes resonate through the wild, each roar becomes a proclamation of strength and authority."
02-02-2024, 11:53 PM( This post was last modified: 02-02-2024, 11:53 PM by Ngonya )
"The Nkuhlu males have returned. Just two days ago, one of them was spotted prowling along the Sabie River with an air of anticipation. Their presence is marked by a sense of mystery and tension. We were fortunate enough to have a brief encounter with this extraordinary male lion, rapidly establishing a reputation in the southern parts of Kruger National Park and Sabi Sand Nature Reserve."
