History's most brutal killers, the Majingilane Male Lions

[Tshokwane]

Official statement from Singita on Scar nose's death. I had seen this before, but as a private response instead of an official one, I missed until now that it had been officially published, which was what I wanted to wait for, so here it is.

Credits to Dr. Neil Midlane Singita General Manager, Conservation - Singita Game Reserve.

Around 5pm on 11 April, Singita guides found the body of a male lion whilst out on afternoon game drive. After a closer look, it was clear that it was a member of the Majingilane coalition, known to many as Scar Nose. The lion’s body had a number of wounds, but none obviously fatal. 

There was no sign of any fight having taken place in the area, and none of our guides witnessed any fights involving this lion in the area. Our management reported the lion death to the Sabi Sand Wildtuin, who will conduct tests for disease if they deem it necessary. However, it appears certain that the animal died of natural causes. 

Although it’s always sad to lose a lion, this male and his coalition had an extraordinarily long territorial tenure, and have sired many cubs in that time. It is in the best interest of the genetic diversity of this lion population that new males now move in and produce the next generation of offspring. Reply