There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
Two Fig Tree males. They look so handsome! Not that they are so handsome, they also are amazing fathers to their cubs and great with the lionesses. Photo credit: Micato Safaris
01-02-2022, 09:58 PM( This post was last modified: 01-02-2022, 11:02 PM by BA0701 )
Interesting history on Loonkito, the now 18 year old wild lion. I actually posted the incredibly brutal fight that is shown in this video, but at the time I was not aware of who the two males were. From my understanding a fight with the outsider male killed Loonkito's brother, and Loonkito finished the fight, in what is likely the most brutal lion fight I have seen. What a legend Loonkito is, however, as the video points out, there is a real downside to having a male with such longevity, and that is the harm inflicted on the gene pool, since he is now mating with his daughters and granddaughters.
01-03-2022, 10:07 AM( This post was last modified: 01-03-2022, 10:25 AM by BigLion39 )
BA0701 i had no idea this was Loonkito! One of the most brutal fights I've watched!
His teeth are in damn good shape for his age. Amazing. I don't think there's as many young male lions and coalitions roaming around Amboselli as there are in the Mara or Kruger tho. Still amazing lion he is! I remember when I 1st watched that fight a few years ago!
Other male lion coalitions from Masai Mara
