Other male lion coalitions from Masai Mara

[Tshokwane]

Great Plains Conservation:
Things are moving quickly. The pride is running. The sub adults have all run and the lionesses are moving their cubs. The two intruder males are definitely causing a stir. With one pride male not in his best form after a fight this is a definite possibility for a pride takeover - which is not good news for these cubs.

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The pride male, Romeo has made his appearance. He's been roaring and drawing the intruder males away from the lionesses and cubs. There's currently a bit of a standoff and Romeo is posturing. There's no sign of his partner Mohican though. Romeo is huge and in great condition but the intruders also look to be very healthy. Romeo would probably not have any trouble fighting one of them, but two...

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The intruder males are busy assessing their chances with Romeo. They're rolling a lot to cover themselves in the scent of this territory. Nobody is moving just yet but everyone is highly alert. There's been some roaring from both sides but neither side is roaring with absolute conviction. They're about 300m apart. We can't see the lionesses and their Cubs right now. They've disappeared into a thicket. It's up to the males to decide if there's going to be a fight.

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