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10-17-2024, 10:16 AM( This post was last modified: 10-18-2024, 01:03 AM by Duco Ndona )
The lionesses probably also play a factor. Tsalala and the Othawas are nomadic groups and would only risk contacting a male during esterous. While the Nkuhumas and Mangheni are more established and thus can risk having males hang around them for longer times. Even when they are not receptive to mating.
Cubs are in the end of the day competition. Eventually they just get too big and have to get in line or get out. Especially if they are male cubs they bring a unwanted dynamic to the group that just isnt there with females. So they get kicked out.