Avoca Male Lions and Their Male Lineage

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(07-25-2024, 08:18 PM)Mapokser Wrote: Nomadhood is way too harsh for male lions even if they manage to leave at an ideal age like these NK did ( as 4yo adults ). More likely than not they'll lose members during this phase.

Even if we look at Kambulas who were 6, they were incredibly lucky to get to this point with all 6 alive, because they got caught multiple times, even the Kruger brothers did ( I remember them being split and one with a badly scarred back ).

Only way for young males to avoid that is if they are lucky enough to leave at 5yo where they can potentially become territorial quickly, without the need to roam avoiding dominant males for years.

The only other way is if they develop much quicker than average and can already challenge as 4yo, but this is also very rare, regardless of numbers.

If the third NK is gone, I hope at least the remaining 2 can be successful, they are impressive and not even in their prime so their situation isn't that bad, just a shame they went from a 5 strong coalition to being just a duo in the span of a few months.

I always thought when Mohakw had left and went back to the Nukhuma was strange. I know the young  Nukhuma male lions were with a lioness, but could that have been a reason for Mohawk leave the young Nukhuma male lions? Where there are lionesses there might be male lions. A recent video of Mohawk with the Black Damn male lion said they were roaring. The Southern Avoca male lion is looking strong and healthy. I wonder if the Southern Avoca male lion would find Mohawk. Reply