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(02-03-2023, 11:58 AM)BigLion39 Wrote: So another question regarding cubs that are born into a pride from a lioness who mated with an intruding male. So we can really never know if cubs are actually the pride males offspring because of this? I read about this all the time. Can't some Reserves or national parks start some sort of genetic documenting of the lions? IMHO it would be a smart move.
Well, most females dont do this, especially if ruling coalition is stable/strong.
This usually happens in unstable times, in takeover phases, or when multiple coalitions compete for territory.