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.
Almero may be professional, but I have yet to see anything of him being with Timabavati. I haven't seen him with the lion in question, nor have I seen a single measurement for the lion.
If he was with Timbavati after Oct 24 2011 and they re captured the same lion in question, that would change things. But until we see anything mentioned that states that, I think its a estimate. Strictly because there is proof of it, not the other way around.
If somebody said "we caught and weighed a 300kg Tiger" wouldn't you want to see the actual measurements and know the people involved?
Even with the actual measurements of the world record tiger, most people do not accept or use it in the actual averages of tigers. If we are going to be that harsh on the Tiger, than we should be that harsh on the lion.
I have already seen lions that are around 250kg, I have no problem saying a lion can get up to that weight, but I would like to see measurements before I agree. Especially if the person who was originally there for the capture states it was a estimate. Thats all Im saying