Avoca Male Lions and Their Male Lineage

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As for Mohawk being accepted, it wouldn't be the first time territorial males have accepted new members.

I remember reading about a coalition I think in Eastern Africa were some older brothers took over a pride and a little later they were joined by their slightly younger brothers.

Lions probably cannot rationalize "oh I'm territorial now, I can't accept anyone anymore", if they see a friend they'll likely be friendly, reason why dominant males may not attack their natal pride if they still remembers them.

Issue is if Mohawk has a strong enough bond to rejoin or not, he's a father after all, not a brother who formed close bonds since cubhood, he was only sticking around when he got ousted.

And it is also doubtful if the NKs are fully territorial at the moment, but considering how one of them stalemated one of the 3 dominant Imbali males, they could very well be. Reply