Lions of Manyeleti

[Mapokser]

Head-size comparison between the 2 Mbiris:

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Bulkiness:

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Now, Shaka with other males. December 2016 ( Mbiris were born in Dec 2013 so Shaka had just turned 3yo ), here him with 1/2 prime Mapoza:

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Old Mbiris, Shaka not in top shape, with prime Guernsey male:

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Scar who's the same height as Shaka ( who was also in this scene ) compared in height to 1/3 young River Pride Male ( I think around 3,5yo ):

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Shaka with a Birmingham lioness:

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Red Road ( right ) with K5 to his left and K4 in the background, Kambulas clearly with more stomach content, but still:

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So yeah, for me it's pretty clear that RR is in the range of the weight we were given about him when he was darted, which is similar to that of the above average males we've seen throughout the years in the Great Kruger, some that also weighed in this range ( like Mapogo ), while prime Mbiri are in a tier above that, even disregarding rangers and photographers opinions ( many, throughout many areas and reserves,  hyped Mbiri as huge, enormous and some of the biggest they've ever seen, not the same hype for RR though ). Reply