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There is Orpen Young Male (at least that's how a ranger called him in last Tintswalo youtube video) in the Mbiri pride who is more than likely their grandson (unless Buddy and not Nkuhuma orpen sired him, I don't remember where is Buddy assumed to come from). He is looking in good condition and starting to grow a bit of a mane now. I guess being the oldest youngster (with his littermate sister) around is pretty favourable position for intrapride good competition. Not that there are many halfsiblings and cousins anyway atm.
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The Orpen sub (and his sister) in the Mbiri is almost certain from Junior. During the period he was conceived (just prior to dying himself) Buddy was already in quite frail condition and no longer mating with the females.