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They may be under lots of stress due to the lack of a proper territory and the constant looming threat of the Ximhungwes. This could delay their first estrus.
On the other hand. They had to mentally mature really fast. Where other cubs of their age would still be playing, they were forced to live as an adult lioness even before their second birthday. This would speed things up.