Avoca Male Lions and Their Male Lineage

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(06-14-2024, 02:32 AM)adamstocks16 Wrote: @Tr1x24 exactly there will always be a shift in the balance of power which is inevitable, it can still work as a fully functioning coalition but some males (could be the case with Mohawk) might be unwilling to accept this ‘lower status’ as they’re used to being the ones in charge all the time. The example you used of the Notches in Maasai Mara reminds me of an iconic photo taken by Jonathan Scott of Notch being challenged by one of his sons ‘Ron’ he was still young at the time but apparently was most aggressive of them all.

I was actually just thinking about this earlier. I would be astonished if the remaining twin could overpower Mohawk given the difference in size but it’d make a lot more sense if this male was more accepting to fewer mating rights and less dominance in the coalition than Mohawk would be, hence him leaving. 

I still wouldn’t be surprised if Mohawk goes back to join them given the dynamics in Sabi Sands. He may not be one of the more dominant members if he rejoins, but in the chance he does sire offspring, they’d have much more chance of survival with the other Nkuhuma Boys being young and healthy. He’s not going to accomplish anything as an old, solo male in Sabi Sands. Reply