Lions of Sabi Sands

[Cath2020]

(11-22-2020, 04:22 PM)TinoArmando Wrote:

(11-22-2020, 02:38 PM)Cath2020 Wrote: Yes, I believe Olbernoti was born in Jan of 2015 and HB slightly later.  That's not too far behind and both can make it to 16, hopefully....  One can see HB already losing some form, so I'll be surprised if this old lion can make it another year....    If Lolparpit had died in a couple of months, he could have just reached 16, but he was doing well to just make it this far, considering the vets bought him more time to survive....

Yeah,Quite interesting how lions from different areas have born almost in the same time. Olbarnoti is around 15 at this time while HB is 14 years old for now. He's a true legend

I cannot vouch for 15 or 14 years old as I wasn't around when he was born and following lions.  There are many who believe him to be born in May 2015.  There are some who say early 2006, and even those that insist it's in 2007!  I'm not going to get into a debate with you about the exact year and even month.  I would speak to those rangers who have followed this lion and his pride in those years he was thought to have been born, and I'd get different opinions from multiple rangers and then come to a conclusion.....  Based on his looks and conditioning, it is consistent with that of a 15 year old lion....or almost 15 years old if you insist.

Again, photos do not really work unless the date is already on the photo or it's authenticated by an expert who vouches for the exact year..... Heck, I don't even know myself many of the photos I've taken 5+ years ago exactly...  

If he dies by April of next year or earlier, he'd still be 15, regardless.  I suppose the big debate will occur if he turns 16 in May and dies afterwards in the latter part of the year, then there will be an eruption on all the lion fan sites that he was 16 vs 15 vs 14....etc....for weeks on end! Reply