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"Makhulu was an exceptionally large male, as well. No idea how he would compare to Nhenha, and there isn't any photos or video of Mapogos interaction with the Matimbas, in order to compare."
Tough to judge such thinks. There is not much informations about how would Mapogos compare in body size to other lions althrough Sabi Sabi ranger said that Mak and PB were bigger than KNP males which were massive males. I do not think "exceptionally" would be right world, but Mak should be very large lion.
" I don't believe he was ever weighed during one of the dartings by Willem Botha,"
No such thinks in KNP as far as I know.
" but he was visibly larger than the other Mapogos, both thickness and height."
I do not think he was. Dreadlocks was roughly same size and Pretty Boy with Mr T not far behind.
" That would be really helpful if they did weigh any of these animals while having them under sedation"
Helpfull to satisfy our curiosity? :) It sure would be intresting (for us) if they do so, I do not think lions themselfs need that tho.
" Do you have a belief on who might have been among the largest in SS history, or was your comment made in more general terms, like saying you're sure there have been bigger at some point?"
I was talking in general about lions I know that Sabi Sands guides claimed to be very large indyviduals, larger than other lions the arena. For example Southern Matimbas and Charlestons were always described by guides as massive males in any part of Sabi Sands they showed themselfs in.
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