Other male lion coalitions from Masai Mara

[Tshokwane]

Credits to Alfred Korir.

Lipstick,a legend gone to rest!


This King of Topi Plains had his last breath some hours ago and those of us who were closely bonded to him for many years had genuine tears when we heard of his demise.

He lived a very good life and recently with his colleague Blackie who he has been left to protect Topi Plains pride that has been one of the most successful family in the past 3 years.

I knew him and started following him very closely in the year 2008 at that time he was in charge of paradise plains both sides of the Mara after the Notches had left and till today when he took a rest,can't imagine on the number of times that I saw him patrolling his territory,Mating with his girls,roaring to advertise his presence,hunting,fighting,eating and playing,He was one of the male lions that I followed for so long.

He made Topi plains area together with his brother Blackie to be one of the most visited section of the Mara,here you are guaranteed of seeing lions on almost daily basis,When Zebra Plains Mara Camp came into operations over 95%bof our guests managed to see him,He was our Star and I always headed in his territory each and every day,I will dearly miss this boy so as to our guests.

A new chapter has been opened in the wild Plains of the Topi area,Rhino Ridge,Double cross area where he owned with his brother,and as bushmen of the Mara we are here to put it down on our records.

He fought with the Notches,The four muskateers,Olbarnoti and Lolpapit,Jesse and Frank and other unknown nomadic male lions.

Blackie has been left with big responsibility that i'm sure he wouldn't be able to succesfuly hold onto it,he will soon be kicked out and a new blood is expected to enter into Topi Plains pride,our worry are the smaller cubs that were still in need of their dad's protections but we will let nature takes its drive.

Lipstick,you have been suffering in the past few months and your time of having a rest came in today,all the pains are gone,You left a legacy that will live forever our hearts.
You managed to sire boys and and girls,your blood line will continue to live and strive in the mighty Lion Kingdom of Mara,Greater Mara and Serengeti.

Kwaheri Rafiki Lipstick.

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