The cub killed for being cheeky

Submitted: Sunday, Mar 11, 2007 at 19:48
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There was a section in the Herald Sun today entitled “The cub killed for being cheeky” and accompanied by three photographs of the cub’s demise.

According to the article, this started with the cub getting over playful with one of the dominant males. This led to a swipe (cub) from one of the females and a blue between the two dominant males.

During all this, a female decided to kill the cub. The cub was taken off and eaten by the female.

I’m aware that males who take over a Pride will kill the cubs, but I’ve never heard of a female removing a young member in this way.

It would appear (to me ) the female was the matriarch and did it to appease the dominant males and maintain harmony within the Pride.

Anyone out there with African experience who could shed some light on this behaviour?

Regards

Kim
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Reply By: Wayne (NSW) - Sunday, Mar 11, 2007 at 20:05

Sunday, Mar 11, 2007 at 20:05
Kim,

I don't think this has much to do with the theme of this forum.

Wayne
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Sunday, Mar 11, 2007 at 20:07

Sunday, Mar 11, 2007 at 20:07
it had low range.
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Reply By: Wayne (NSW) - Sunday, Mar 11, 2007 at 20:12

Sunday, Mar 11, 2007 at 20:12
Kim,

Just had a scroll down the page and there a a few more posts that are along the same theme. Off topic. Please disregard my follow up.

To answer you question. Sorry but I don't have and input into the post.

Wayne

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Follow Up By: kimprado - Sunday, Mar 11, 2007 at 20:30

Sunday, Mar 11, 2007 at 20:30
Wayne

Your certainley forgiven.

I think the post is relavent, in that most of us on this site are interested in the bush. African Lions may be off centre a bit, but it was an interesting story and adds to the understanding of animal behaviour.

Regards

Kim
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Reply By: Gerhardp1 - Monday, Mar 12, 2007 at 10:32

Monday, Mar 12, 2007 at 10:32
There were many times when I felt like doing that to Mr 13 ..... when the hormones kicked in.

Now he rings me for advice - spooookyyy

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Reply By: Juzzy - Monday, Mar 12, 2007 at 11:40

Monday, Mar 12, 2007 at 11:40
I guess you are talking about Lions here as you don't actually mention it.
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Follow Up By: Member - JohnR (Vic)&Moses - Monday, Mar 12, 2007 at 12:22

Monday, Mar 12, 2007 at 12:22
I was thinking the same Juzzy. I know the Prides round our district had cubs in the local pack but they were nothing like above.
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Follow Up By: kimprado - Monday, Mar 12, 2007 at 18:49

Monday, Mar 12, 2007 at 18:49
Juzzy

Yes they were lions.

Regards

Kim
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