Mangheni Pride

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(01-14-2023, 10:27 PM)Cath2020 Wrote:

(01-14-2023, 06:23 AM)Mapokser Wrote: It'd be very problematic if the 2 Majingilane daughters are infertile, or even all 3 younger females, it'd mean that unless the 2 older ones can have one last litter and a successful one with females, the pride would eventually vanish.

There is a very strong possibility that at least one is....if not both, since there is no evidence that they gave birth to cubs yet, certainly no video footage I know of or statement by rangers.  For sure Big Boy's sister absolutely never had cubs yet, and Tinya is still not pregnant.  They might have low fertility, rather than be infertile, we'll see.  I agree it's going to be very problematic if they both are, but a slow death for the pride if the youngest is too without more female cubs surviving from the older lionesses.   I was hoping this latest litter by the PC Males (some say only the less dominant mated with her) would be revealed already.  Last I read was that 4/5 lionesses were seen mating with the coalition.  Any pregnancy by the younger 3 especially will be met with relief and lots of hope.

Like @Tr1x24 said, yes there was at least one of the M12 girls with a litter. At the time of OM’s death there were 4 litters of cubs. We can exclude Tinya who had yet reached sexual maturity. So is let’s say the three old Mhangheni were mothers, at least 1/2 M12 females were mothers. I’m sure I can find footage of which. But my files aren’t well organized ATM to know right away. Hehe. Reply