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The most popular, photographed & sighted asiatic lion of Gir, probably of all times; the male called "Hoth Tutlo".
His name means torn lips, as his easiest identifying mark is his right-lower lip hangs limp. It's more prominent from the front... but otherwise his face is pretty recognisable. You see a dozen photos of him & will be able to recognise his face. ©Jignesh Gondaliya  *This image is copyright of its original author He had a brother, who got killed if i'm not mistaken. Even after such setback he heldon for years & on recently got driven away (don't know by whom).  *This image is copyright of its original author Half of the Gir lion sightings from past few years are of him alone... (06-03-2019, 05:15 PM)Lycaon Wrote: Ishan Vora (05-29-2019, 09:41 PM)Pckts Wrote: (05-04-2019, 02:12 AM)Sanju Wrote: The Hothatutlo.   *This image is copyright of its original author Jean Ellis-Nossob Lion..... Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. With Mike Ellis
 *This image is copyright of its original author Yaron Schmid - "King Olerai"We met him and his brother, Olekiti, early one morning in Olare Motorogi Conservancy in Kenya. They were just finishing their "night shift", and were looking for a spot in the shade to spend the day. As Olerai got closer to the bushes, the rising sun made his mane glow in the most beautiful light, making it look as if he is wearing his crown... To fully appreciate how handsome he is, please view in large screen. Wishing you all a great weekend! (Nikon D5, f 5.6, 1/800, ISO 1000, 400mm) — atPorini Lion Camp, Maasai Mara, Kenya. 
17 lions drinking same time.
 *This image is copyright of its original author Whole description here: https://blog.londolozi.com/2019/07/16/al...b46f889b03 Seems to be, that we get something new to lion predation thread soon, quote from that link: "We were rushing out to view the Tsalala lioness, who had taken down a buffalo bull all by herself (more on this later), when we bumped the sighting of the Ntsevu pride approaching the Sand River:"  *This image is copyright of its original author Peter Rettig-Bila Shaka Male - KibogoyoHe is one of 3 Males born in May 2014, so he will be turning 5 years of age soon. The other 2 are Chongo and Koshoke. I believe Kibogoyo & Koshoke are brothers, the last years I saw them moving together most of the time. This time Kibogoyo was mostly together with Baba Yao & Doa and these 3 did of lot of patrolling towards the Double Crossing Area or were resting around Milima Tatu. These 3 seem to be the warriors of the Coalition and if the 6 Males would split in the future ... it might well Kibogoyo will walk with Baba Yao & Doa. March 2019 
Jigar Pandya
One of the infamous Babra males who are well known in Gir for invading in other males territories and brutally kill their cubs so as to mate with other pride's lionesses and expand their lineage. Captured him in the winter morning in Juni Raidi, when he & his brother were after the ruling male 'Hothtutlo' constantly roaring and checking the scents on their way.  *This image is copyright of its original author
 *This image is copyright of its original author Lions Of The African Wildlife-Introducing the Golden boy of Addo Elephant National Park, Jack. This handsome young male is a little over 3 years old and has a sister named Jill. Unfortunately, Jack and Jill’s mother passed away last year at age of 16 leaving the young sub adults to fend for themselves. Luckily the brother and sister are doing a phenomenal job surviving and hunting for themselves. The future is bright for the lions of Addo Elephant National Park.Image credit: Ryan V Labuschagne Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa October 7, 2019
Jignesh Gondaliya Photography
· 17 September 2019 · Mr. Brown, Gir core  *This image is copyright of its original author
Cristina Chang
The six old Gomondwane males.  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author Chongo  *This image is copyright of its original author Brahim Khaddaoui-5 male lions on the huntS28, at Shishangeni intersection. Near Crocodile Bridge Tinged by vdm
Olorpapit on his last leg
Frank Ketere  *This image is copyright of its original author Peter Rettig Why is Lolparpit limping? For some time already, I think starting mid 2018, after a fight with Olerai and Oleketi, Lolparpit started limping permanently on his right hind leg. As can be seen in the picture below, the right hind leg of Lolparpit stands too far inwards. It is not a dislocation of the hip (as Scar has for many years). The problem is obviously the knee. Well, obviously I am not a vet but being a dog-owner for decades and having seen many handicapt Big Cats I think the reason could be: Either the knee is unstable due to ligament ruptures after fights or Lolparpit had a fracture in the knee which is now cartilaginous and ossified. Probably because of this the knee always looks swollen. Nothing a vet can do about! Even in a vet-clinic they could hardly fix this problem I believe. Lolparpit is fending reasonably well with this handicap. Picture is from March 2020  *This image is copyright of its original author A great sighting of the Boss Mantimahle "Charcoal", The good news are that he has appear, but he has two small swellings on his hind legs!!! Credit: Rian Boshoff KNP July, 2020  *This image is copyright of its original author
 *This image is copyright of its original author Brahim Khaddaoui-The huge Male from the S28 coalition seen today“'Male lion'” S28, 3.5km N of H4-2, S entrance Near Crocodile Bridge. Posted: July 21st, 2020 Tinged by Hayat Family  *This image is copyright of its original author Lions of Africa-Brute king of the Kalahari!! Did you know that Kalahari lions are well known for being the largest lions in the world? Because of scarcity of food in this habitat, the lions here are forced to move up wit 20-30km on most nights through soft sand in search of prey. To make these patrols more efficient, they have developed wider feet, longer legs and a greater body mass to ensure their survival during lean times. This male was only 3 years old and still coming into prime but already one of the largest lions Cameron Pearce has ever laid eyes on. He may very well have filled the scales over 300 kg!! Image credits and amazing information from: Cameron Pearce Safari Guide Kalahari July 25, 2020 |
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