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Male lions are always open for new females to mate. Its not their problem if the cubs dont make it. So thats not saying much.
You guys are severely overestimating the Nwaswitshakas.
Being a coalition of four is meaningless if your members are scattered all over the reserve. They just cant be with all four members at all those prides at the same time.
And thats going to be an issue with the Avocas, Nym and PC males around.
Why would the Mhangeni prefer abandoning a large part of their territory for a coalition that has so far shown little interest in them and may be gone to hang out with other prides most of the time. Over the males on their own territories that they wont have to share.
Besides, having more pride males is also a double edged sword as they also steal food. If a pride feels confident with just 2 males. They are not going to be seeking out having 4.