The Tumbela Coalition

[RookiePundit]

Well, it is a big asumption there is anything genetic in the first place and even exhibited in one sex only. That would mean it is likely located on the XY chromosome pair, i.e. and it is recessive, so the the other gene on X chromosome overrides it in females. Males don't have the second X chromosome and thus don't have the luxury. Assuming this is the case, current female cubs that are not sired by Skorro, who doesn't exhibit the issue and thus would be assumed not to carry the gene, and the number of those cubs could be anywhere from 0 to 4 (not counting the lost 5th daughter), more likely close to zero, as Skorro for sure got first mating rights, so those female cubs if they have it, it should be subdued not being exhibited, according to the theory ot doesn't affect females. Then this generation is unaffected, half of their potential offspring should inherit it (it should gravitate towards 50% but even if the will have long life and breed like rabbits, it would be a statistically small sample and the actual % could wildly vary) - their daughters, about half of them, would be in the same position, and half of the male cubs would be in the same boat as Limper or Scar were.

You are ofc right that if it indeed on the X part of the XY pair, then Limper sons would not be able to inherit it from him, I didn't realize that. It is likely Limper had no sons in Othawa pride (and no surviving sons overall) and the lone male cub is Skorro Jr's boy anyway.

Ofc the genetic of this precondition might be more complex or not genetic at all, could even be that females have something to supressed it but the condition itself is not genetic but acquired syndrome; female are also less likely to feast on buffalo and more so on parts lions go for first, which would greatly reduce chance of acquiring it whatever it is. Reply