Lions of Sabi Sands

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(09-14-2021, 10:32 AM)Duco Ndona Wrote: We also see cubs struggle a lot in their own attempts and being shown how to perform certain tasks in a educational manner by the lionesses. 

I think that's lack of practice, not lack of lessons. The "learning" isn't off observing and analyzing, more trial and error.

(09-14-2021, 10:32 AM)Duco Ndona Wrote: Lots of prides develop their own hunting cultures, with expertise in some prey animals but a complete lack of skill in others, which can differ for each pride.

I think that's a big assumption, It probably has more to do with abundance of a certain prey species in an area and not a matter of specialization. Like the talk of certain coalitions being "expert buffalo hunters" reminds me of how every male lion is referred to as a big male lion.

(09-14-2021, 10:32 AM)Duco Ndona Wrote: If you raise a cub in isolation and then toss it in the Savanna. Its likely just going to die or struggle until it learns on its own.

I'm not saying raise a cub in isolation and then toss it in the Savanna. That's ridiculous. I'm saying do an experiment, let them grow up in their natural habitat but without a pride, give them food until they reach the age of 2.5, I bet they wouldn't have anymore of a hard time surviving on their own as young subadults that are kicked out of the pride. Reply