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KING OF THE JUNGLE (Panthera leo)....MASAI MARA......OCT,2020.
The Moniko pride are undoubtably the most successful pride in the Conservancy. The main lion attraction and a formidable pride who have successfully raised many cubs over the seasons. The latest count for this pride is eighteen with seven cubs, spread around their territory which sits in the very heart of the Conservancy. Two dominant males – Baranoti and Lolpopit – roam between the girls keeping the pride intact and ensuring the next generations.
Whilst they do have competition from the Enkoyonai Pride, the strength of the Monikos means that they area able to keep the prime southern area of the Olare Orok Conservancy as their core territory.
This is one of the son's of either late Olorpapit (named for the tear in his ear) and Olbarnoti (Maa for the hairy one) who were the pride males until recently when Olorpapit passed away from old age.
This shot of the king of the jungle was captured during my recent visit to Masai Mara,Oct 2020 during our morning safari drive we came across him and the rest of the pride ,basking in the morning sunshine......
Please left click with your mouse to appreciate the photograph at full resolution.
KING OF THE JUNGLE (Panthera leo)....MASAI MARA......OCT,2020.
The Moniko pride are undoubtably the most successful pride in the Conservancy. The main lion attraction and a formidable pride who have successfully raised many cubs over the seasons. The latest count for this pride is eighteen with seven cubs, spread around their territory which sits in the very heart of the Conservancy. Two dominant males – Baranoti and Lolpopit – roam between the girls keeping the pride intact and ensuring the next generations.
Whilst they do have competition from the Enkoyonai Pride, the strength of the Monikos means that they area able to keep the prime southern area of the Olare Orok Conservancy as their core territory.
This is one of the son's of either late Olorpapit (named for the tear in his ear) and Olbarnoti (Maa for the hairy one) who were the pride males until recently when Olorpapit passed away from old age.
This shot of the king of the jungle was captured during my recent visit to Masai Mara,Oct 2020 during our morning safari drive we came across him and the rest of the pride ,basking in the morning sunshine......
Please left click with your mouse to appreciate the photograph at full resolution.