Lion Directory

[Tshokwane]

Meet Titus and Brutus, the two pride males for the six-wheel pride. These two males cover an area of approximately 700 square kilometres, which is double the home range area of any of the other collared males in the study area. These two have a lot of character, and at around 9 years old with lots of scars, have had their fair share of territorial fights. Titus (also affectionately known as Tinkerbell) was collared in April of 2015, and we recently fitted him with a new collar when we found him with an unknown female just a month ago. He is often difficult to locate for follow-up because of his very shy nature, and because of the thick mopane and scrub he rests in during the day. It was quite a treat to come around the corner on a transect one morning and find these two resting in the shade in the open. While Titus remains wary of the vehicle, Brutus is much more relaxed in our presence. With their cubs at almost two years old now, it will be interesting to see whether they will hold on to their tenure or if there will soon be new younger males pushing into the area.
Credits to Looking for Lions.

These males live in the Okavango Delta, Northern Botswana.

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