There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
To be honest I am a little relieved that hip-scar went out this way. Would have been terrible if he was caught alone by another coalition and ripped apart unable to run away or fight. He had a full life and was an integral part of probably the most successful coalition in sabi sands in terms of their 7 year and still continuing tenure and a very long list of cubs fathered.
And to those claiming its disgusting or in bad taste that the other 3 brothers might have fed on him, step out of your narrow mindedness. The fact is that it's all speculation. There was no actual evidence that it happened. So stop assuming things to suit your bias and to put your own favorite coalition on a pedestal, its very childish.
Let's be honest, cannibalism is part of lion behavior, its not as rare or out of the ordinary as everyone thinks it is. So even if it did happen, its not because they are ungraceful or bad lions, it happened because its part of lion behavior.