Avoca Male Lions and Their Male Lineage

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(5 hours ago)Mapokser Wrote: 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.

I think u might be on about the Sababora males in Serengeti, the 7 older brothers, after killing Bob Jr, ended up taking his territory but were later joined by their 2 younger brothers. I don’t follow up on that area at all really, but I’m not so sure they were accepted officially as part of the coalition, more so just allowed to stick around up until this point. 

Possibly similar situation to the younger BRBs being allowed to hang around Rongai Pride, sure they were chased off when they come too close into contact with pride females or cubs, but were seen spending time with their older brothers numerous times. They could have tried to take an adjacent pride and kept them strong bonds but it was clear they were ready to become dominant males, despite their young age, and even chased Lorkulup once. 

Mohawk will only be accepted if they see him as an asset, they won’t carry dead weight just cos he’s their father. Judging by his time back in Sabi Sands, he still seems to have that dominant side to him. Reply