Other male lion coalitions from Masai Mara

[Ngala]

Photo and information credits: Yash Mahadik Photography
Mohican my man!

This is a story of courage and resilience: Mohican is the Lion King of the Enkoyanai Pride in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy of Mara. He is now circa 10 years old, age at which Lions go into oblivion as they are either killed in the bloody territorial battle or are thrown out of their prides and they die out of starvation. About eight weeks ago four nomadic Lions of Mara looking at taking over a pride challenged and attacked Mohican and threw him out of his pride. Mohican was injured very badly and many thought he will succumb to those injuries. In six weeks he healed himself, gathered his strength, fought the coaliation of the four young nomadic lions and sent them packing. He took over his pride and when I met him again in Mara, he was fully incharge of his pride and looked majestic and strong as ever. Yes he is ageing and his end is near but this bounce back has become a legend. I am so glad I met him again, and took some cracking shots and video of him eating his kill. Longlive Mohican.

This image was created on 23rd August, 2016 at the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Mara, Kenya at 6.31pm (Local time). It was just around the sunset and the light was low (but good), the dry and tall grass cover of Mara was shining bright and looking more white than brown. 

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