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... territory. Usually he was alone, living a precarious existence in the favorite haunts of a lion pride. Occasionally several females drifted into his area to remain with him for a few days or a few months. It pleased me to see his ...
... territory. Usually he was alone, living a precarious existence in the favorite haunts of a lion pride. Occasionally several females drifted into his area to remain with him for a few days or a few months. It pleased me to see his ...
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... territory for two or more years. But in the Serengeti, with its migratory population, bulls cannot establish themselves permanently, at least not if they hope to have cows visit them. Instead they set up temporary territories. Choosing ...
... territory for two or more years. But in the Serengeti, with its migratory population, bulls cannot establish themselves permanently, at least not if they hope to have cows visit them. Instead they set up temporary territories. Choosing ...
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... territory, the first time this had happened in at least two years, and soon after that a trio of males investigated the territory like prospective owners. Chongo was clearly on his way out. He then made a decision, an admirable one, for ...
... territory, the first time this had happened in at least two years, and soon after that a trio of males investigated the territory like prospective owners. Chongo was clearly on his way out. He then made a decision, an admirable one, for ...
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The Seasons | 25 |
Life in the Pride | 60 |
Neighborly Disputes | 102 |
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