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Oldest living lion loonkito was seen 5 days ago. He is a few months shy to 19.
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 (01-18-2023, 11:07 PM)DARK MANE Wrote: Oldest living lion loonkito was seen 5 days ago. He is a few months shy to 19. I read on this site that he was born in 2003, which would make him 20 this year. Not that one year would make much of a difference when talking about a 19-20 year old wild living lion. What makes his age so astonishing, outside of the normal age range of male lions, is that he was involved in what is very likely the most brutal fight between two lions I have seen, ever. His face was a total wreck in the aftermath, and that battle was very long and drawn out. In fact, when I first saw the video, I opined that it would be difficult for either lion to have survived, and yet here he is now, the oldest living male lion, Amazing stuff! https://kruger-national-park.fandom.com/wiki/Loonkito  (01-19-2023, 12:14 AM)BA0701 Wrote:(01-18-2023, 11:07 PM)DARK MANE Wrote: Oldest living lion loonkito was seen 5 days ago. He is a few months shy to 19. I wouldn't trust the dates on this site. It listed one of the 3 Graces in the Marsh Pride as being born in 2003, when that is not what we all know to be true. There are other inconsistencies, too. https://bigcat.fandom.com/wiki/Marsh_Pride (01-20-2023, 06:40 AM)Cath2020 Wrote:(01-19-2023, 12:14 AM)BA0701 Wrote:(01-18-2023, 11:07 PM)DARK MANE Wrote: Oldest living lion loonkito was seen 5 days ago. He is a few months shy to 19. Noted, and appreciated, we can't always know which sites are trustworthy, so this information is very helpful. Regardless if it is 19 or 20, it is incredible that he is still going. For comparison, I have a 12 year old dog nearing the end of his life, dealing with the standard struggles that come with age, and he has had a relatively pampered life, when compared to the difficult life Loonkito has had. It is mind boggling how he continues to thrive as he has.
Marsh Pride lioness getting treated for a suspected spear wound. Originally believed to be Yaya, but later confirmed to be Kito. It's sad that these type of incidents keep accruing.
 (01-24-2023, 09:01 AM)Mwk85 Wrote: Marsh Pride lioness getting treated for a suspected spear wound. Originally believed to be Yaya, but later confirmed to be Kito. It's sad that these type of incidents keep accruingYes it blows my mind that this day and age they still get speared so commonly. Just read from Niels Morgenson (MPCP) that Fig Tree pride are still in Olerai Conservancy and sometimes seen in South Naboisho but they juat tried to attack some sheep in an outskirts villiage and were chased away. Luckily none got the spear or poisoned but goes to show how common this happens still.
Rongai pride enjoying their hard earned buffalo meal. Entire event took place over the span of 24hrs with the buffalo eventually succumbing to its wounds.
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