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Very sad news coming out of South Africa this morning.

King Dark Mane of Madikwe was sadly euthanised due to becoming paralysed in his back. I was privileged enough to see him and his brother Blondie on my trip in Sep, sadly he leaves Blondie and many new cubs behind and very vulnerable.

RIP Dark Mane you were truly a magnificent King and no longer suffering in pain. 😭😭😭😭💔

#lions

Photo 1-the gorgeous Dark Mane in his prime

Photo 2- in the Boma and paralysed not able to get up

silentius-satoshi 11mo ago

Rest in peace & power, King Dark Mane of Madikwe ❤️‍🩹

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The Marie ⚡️🦂 11mo ago

Truly heartbreaking, so many new cubs have been born and there’s some nomadic males just waiting in the wings to take over 😭😭💔

silentius-satoshi 11mo ago

How old is Blondie? Sounds to me he’s too young to take over the late Dark Mane’s pride 😔

The Marie ⚡️🦂 11mo ago

Blondie is around 8 years old, he has been roaming and roaring looking for his brother the past week.

He is now on his own with the females and many new cubs, there are 2 nomadic young lions in the area looking and waiting for the opportunity to drive him out of kill him to take over this large pride.