Coalitions of Kruger National Park

[Brahim]

Farewell Moria Madoda, The One Eyed King 

We are saddened to report the death of the legend Moria Madoda, the one eyed icon. He was born in 2008, but started his independence at a very young age when he was four by fighting and taking half of his father's (Makulu Madoda) territory, driving him away so that he could be a dominant male and a father to many.

Moria continued as a successful dominant male, until his three sons (Hoedspruit males) grew up, and history repeated itself, the sons did to Moria as he did to his father. But Moria's sons didn't just take his Kingdom, they also took one of his eyes. He was able to survive the battle and managed in one way or another to seize two lionesses from his old pride and retreat to the South of the reserve, and there was peace for a long time. Moria and his lioness were hard to track as they kept a low profile. Moria always looked like a prime lion even at 13/14 years old. He was a huge lion with a perfect black big mane, anyone who saw him was amazed. But after many years together with his two loyal lioness, one of the lioness died recently, leaving only one lioness remaining with the legend until his last days. 

We were saddened to hear about his health deteriorating lately, we have been following him for many years and are always keen to know anything new about him, but lately due to his health he was barely seen. He died of natural causes. He was 14+ plus years old. He was a widely known king. He lived and died as a true legend, spreading his wonderful lineage that possessed a black mane and amazing size. Rest in peace, legend, legends never die. 

Kapama Private Game Reserve, SA 
- Photographer Credit -
To Follow them & for Prints contact: 
Andrew Taylor Wildlife
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