Intraspecific Conflicts - Lions [Wild]

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A very intense and emotional sighting as the coalition of 3 powerful dominant Mjejane Male Lions managed to isolate and attack 1 of the youngest of the 6 young males that have been vocalising and scent marking in their territory. The brave young male had no chance as the other 5 youngsters were nowhere to be found, it seems they were all separated during the night. His spine was broken and he succumbed to his injuries very quickly. We knew it was going to be a matter of time before the 3 big males defended their turf and offspring from the 6 young intruders but the 3 were not together for some time in different parts of their large territory along the Crocodile river. The 3 finally located each other after a few days and joined in a brutal show of force to the remaining 5 youngsters, who seem to have been a little over eager and confident too soon. They definitely underestimated the reaction of the 3 dominant males, it will be really interesting to see how this story unfolds and if the 5 remaining males stick around in the area. Reply