The Matimba coalition

[Tonpa]

HB

https://streamable.com/u9q9hw (running from a buffallo)

   

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[Potato]

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[sik94]

He can still move pretty well when he needs to. Good to see. Reply

[Hairy tummy]

He actually looks in better condition than i thought he would be. Keep fighting big fella Reply

[Tonpa]

https://www.instagram.com/p/CJyndMNJlCP/

HairyBelly is with the Nkuhuma and styx males again, feeding on a giraffe 08/01/2021 Reply

[Musa15]

It feels good to see HB sink his teeth into some meat. As long as he has that big dark mane he will continue to have an intimidating presence even in a weaker state, allowing him to continue getting meals. Reply

[Tr1x24]

(01-10-2021, 05:38 AM)Tonpa Wrote: HairyBelly is with the Nkuhuma and styx males again, feeding on a giraffe 08/01/2021

Holy, even in that weak state, we can see how much bigger Hairy Belly Matimba is, 2 young males are still intimidated by him a bit (lowering their body and head as they approached) , now imagen him in his prime years... Reply

[sik94]

(01-10-2021, 11:27 AM)Tr1x24 Wrote:

(01-10-2021, 05:38 AM)Tonpa Wrote: HairyBelly is with the Nkuhuma and styx males again, feeding on a giraffe 08/01/2021

Holy, even in that weak state, we can see how much bigger Hairy Belly Matimba is, 2 young males are still intimidated by him a bit (lowering their body and head as they approached) , now imagen him in his prime years...

I noticed that too. He looks significantly bigger even though he doesn't have anywhere near the muscle mass he had in his prime. Amazing. Reply

[Hairy tummy]

That food source will do hb good, hes looking ok all things considered. The 2 young guys showing hb respect, brilliant to see. Cant believe hes still got such a impressive mane with all thats gone on recently Reply

[T I N O]

(01-10-2021, 11:27 AM)Tr1x24 Wrote:

(01-10-2021, 05:38 AM)Tonpa Wrote: HairyBelly is with the Nkuhuma and styx males again, feeding on a giraffe 08/01/2021

Holy, even in that weak state, we can see how much bigger Hairy Belly Matimba is, 2 young males are still intimidated by him a bit (lowering their body and head as they approached) , now imagen him in his prime years...

It's normal, as they're young males without experience. Reply

[1999gc8]

Here is another video https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ5wWUOAeow/...1eve92bndw Hairby Belly with Nkuhuma and Styx male at the giraffe carcus. Hairy Belly showing his dominance to the younger males. Reply

[Dark Jaguar]

Ginger scent Marking

Muscular beast.

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[Gijima]

https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ5wWUOAeow/?igshid=1ol77wf4dey2x

Another video of HB and the NK/Styx males feeding. Old HB growling at the youngsters... he’s such a character Reply

[Hairy tummy]

Brilliant,that giraffe has probably saved his life Reply

[Rabubi]

(01-12-2021, 04:11 AM)Dark Jaguar Wrote: Ginger scent Marking

Muscular beast.

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The Southern Matimbas were magnificent specimens and to think most of the coverage on them was taken at a stage where they were slightly over the hill age-wise makes them even more amazing. It's a pity that conflict with powerful rival coalitions prevented them from achieving the same degree of success (in terms of having sired male offspring to independence) as their northern brothers but such is the wild :) Reply