There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
Remember there could be many reasons how Tinyo died, if he is at all…
He could have been caught and cornered by hyenas while he was alone, or even he was infected by bovine TB… Although that is unlikely since he didnt show symptoms in his last sighting. Even illegal poaching is a possibility of his death cause.
Since lions can rapidly lose condition, for example, in mid-November last year, Junior Nkuhuma was in great condition, in early-December he was dead. This means that even Tinyo was in decent condition in his last sighting, he could by dead already.
We can never know anything about how Tinyo died without finding his body, which might never happen since he’s been missing and nobody found traces of him.
As of right now, I consider Tinyo to be “missing”, wont consider he is dead until at least a couple of months or confirmation from Mala Mala.