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(07-26-2022, 02:56 PM)Bellateda Wrote: It is sad that these cubs will most likely perish soon. They need a year more at least but PC males will kill them easily.
So far neither coalition has shown much interest in a takeover.. if the pride stays low they can survive. The Mhangeni prove this by keeping that cub alive for wel over a year now.
07-26-2022, 06:42 PM( This post was last modified: 07-26-2022, 06:43 PM by Tr1x24 )
(07-26-2022, 06:15 PM)Tonpa Wrote: Features the young Othawa lioness aswell as the main pride trying to move away from the plains camp males
Thats the "game plan" from now on for Othawas, they will need to move a lot to not get caught up.
Othawas where in similar situation 2 yrs ago when Tumbelas came, although subs where bit older then and Tumbelas where not so aggressive in seeking them.
But they need half a year more to buy time for these subs, Sassy wont leave them, im sure in that.
07-26-2022, 11:42 PM( This post was last modified: 07-26-2022, 11:53 PM by Tr1x24 )
Othawa subs are old enough that can run away from big males, so PC males pretty much cant catch them, they can only disperse them.
Also, keep in mind that 90% of the time we dont know what is happening, especially at night, so PC males might invading and chasing Skorro and Othawas without us knowing it.
The biggest thing the Othawa and Mangheni prides have in their favor is the elder lionesses, who have all been through this several times. They know what to do. If Tailess Tsalala taught us anything, it is that a smart and resilient lioness can ensure the cubs survival. Both the Mangheni and the Othawa prides have that in spades.
07-27-2022, 12:32 AM( This post was last modified: 07-27-2022, 02:30 AM by afortich )
(07-27-2022, 12:11 AM)BA0701 Wrote: The biggest thing the Othawa and Mangheni prides have in their favor is the elder lionesses, who have all been through this several times. They know what to do. If Tailess Tsalala taught us anything, it is that a smart and resilient lioness can ensure the cubs survival. Both the Mangheni and the Othawa prides have that in spades.
You're completely right.
Below is a very interested video that supports your point.
It is about a pride takeover in which the eldest lioness successfully gets the youngster ready to have a better chance in surviving on their own. Then, returned to the pride.
Not that such a history would matter. All male lions are abusive to a degree. It would sooner encourage the pride to seek them out as there is a very high chance they will be dominant soon.
