Avoca Male Lions and Their Male Lineage

[Duco Ndona]

Its not about genetics but rather the bond established between the male lions and the cubs. 
The best moment for that bond to form is when the cubs are still very small and gradually introduced as part of the pride. 
However if one of the males misses this bonding period, he will be much less accepting of them and they can lash out far more violently at a cub pushing his limit.. 

The Mapogos where far from a stable coalition. They were constantly breaking up and reuniting and the infighting resulted in lots of frustration. So occasionally members returned after a prolonged absence to be greeted by cubs they were unfamiliar with, which they then took their frustation out on. Reply