Mangheni Pride

[Duco Ndona]

Ultimately, if OM roamed around a bit before becoming territorial, he would perhaps have been able to find coalition partners.
He would also have learned that messing with larger coalitions is a bad idea and he would still be alive. 

Moving around is problematic. But it's also something that all prides do to be able to find food and avoid problems. The only difference between the Mhangeni and other prides is that the others mostly circle around in a smaller area. So I doubt it explains the death of the cubs.
Besides, they would have likely moved less around if they had the backing of male lions to keep the PC males and hyenas at bay. 

Ultimately, the Mhangeni needed a strong coalition of multiple male lions to provide secure enviroment for the cubs to survive. OM, being a solo young inexperienced male just wasnt enough. While its true we cant exactly blame OM for being OM. Its also in my eyes incorrect to say it wasnt a big factor in the loss of the cubs. Reply