But no creature captivates the attention of human beings more … Legend Lives On: Mapogo Lions over the Last Year Here we are, just over a year on from the death of a lion legend who, during his reign as king, was referred to as the biggest, baddest beast since the maneless, man-eating lions of Tsavo at the end of the 1800s. A simple disappearance and surmising of what happened denies us the closure that we find so important in death, even if it is the death of a wild animal. Black Death has lost the 3 Mapogo Lions were successful and enjoy the big meal Prett boy - Makhulu - Mr. T Flickr photos, groups, and tags related to the "mapogo" Flickr tag. Brothers in Blood: The Mapogo Lions May 17, 2019 - 2:23 pm; Lions of the Sabi Sands May 7, 2019 - 3:36 pm; Lion vs Elephant: Amazing Sightings of Lions and Elephants... May 2, 2019 - 3:17 pm; The Notorious Mapogo Lions of the Sabi Sand Game Reserv... May 1, 2019 - 1:12 am; Photo by SA Places Top 10 Things to Do at Victoria Falls April 29, 2019 - 5:28 pm; Photo by Keenan Constance on … In a buffalo hunt, Kinky Tail and Mr. T were able to isolate the youngest of Majingilane males who was on lookout and began chasing him. Later that same night, a filming crew witnessed the four remaining younger Majingilane lions on the move. The previous two boys who attempted … The Mapogo coalition was reduced to three members; Makhulu (14 years), Pretty Boy (nearly 12) and Mr. T (8 years) and still in his prime. Trophy-hunters killed both of the long-reigning lions, as they moved from one protected reserve to another in 1991. And to keep competition off, these animals killed as many as hundred lions to stay on the top. This has been two weeks of the most vivid manifestation of life and death. With all competition eliminated, the Mapogos had successfully controlled eight prides. They now had to fight for themselves, but by sticking together they increased their survival chances. Two of them were exposed to Kinky Tail, who immediately charged on them all by himself. Whilst living among themselves, the lions learned to be successful hunters. WARNING : GRAPHIC VIDEOS AND IMAGES AHEAD . As a result, Makulu was naturally bigger in size than his fellow brothers. However, still injured from the previous encounter, his attempt was to no avail, and he again fled. The Mapogo lions were also known as the Eyrefield Males, the Sparta Males and sometimes the “Cannibals”. Since then, Majingilane have found a … I also witnessed the Mapogo’s kill an entire pride of lions on Picanini Utha. They were the dominant male coalition of Sabi Sand and killed more than 100 lions from the neighbouring prides during their rule. They were sighted in 2012 side by side, entering the Kruger National Park through the gate attributed to Paul Kruger. Ranger Nadia and her guests from Umkumbe Safari Lodge witnessed a rare and historical moment in the Sabi Sand towards the end of last week. Due to the male lion's natural instincts, the six Mapogos quickly found and killed all 11 Ottawa cubs, with reports of Mr. T even eating some of the cubs, despite cannibalistic behavior in lions being uncommon. The Mapogos managed in their first year to wipe out 2 lion prides in the western sector, while reducing one pride from 20+ to just 7 and another one from 12 to 2. Dreadlocks and Pretty Boy arriving at Djuma on beginning of December 2007. The video below depicts the death of “Mr. After Kinky Tail's death, Mr. T was driven off his territory and headed back west to rejoin his former coalition with Makulu, Rasta, Pretty Boy and Scar. I can not remember howmany lions were in the pride. Eventually on a dirt road, under a cloud of dust, the 4 Majingilanes had pinned down Kinky Tail. Mapogo Male Lions. [6] Though not readily accepted by the lionesses, the West Street Males tolerated him and didn't kill him, even though typically, intruding males of his age would be chased off or killed. Exactly two years ago, this perfect … Mr T, The notorious member of Mapogo lion coalition. These coalitions can be anywhere from 2 and up to 4 lions and in rare cases, even 5. Ntwadumela gained worldwide fame in a documentary called Eternal enemies some years ago about the eternal battle between lions and hyenas. The five males were witnessed scent-marking and roaring loudly near the Mapogo's territory. “For as long as man has roamed the African plains, forests, mountains and deserts, he has shared this space with a multitude of creatures great and small; from giant elephants to tiny fire ants. The coalition became infamous for their sheer power and strength in taking over and dominating an area of approximately 70,000 ha (170,000 acres). This is the last meal the trio had together, two day after Mr T lost his life, noticed the scars on back of Bent spine inflicted by the Selati male lions on previous fight. However, soon after Mr. T was observed seeking out, killing and eating his brothers' cubs. Born to the Sparta/Eyrefield pride of the Sabi Sands around 2001/2, the Mapogo male lions, six individuals in total, have become something of a legend to the point of inspiring their own movie – Brothers in Blood. While on out game drive, guests spotted the 6 Mhangeni Breakaway lionesses … The last moments in the life of a legend. They went out to kill the cubs but the females tried to protect the cubs and they were killed as well. the Djuma tragedy: PB leading the death squadrone. [4] In their quest to dominate the area, the six lions killed approximately 40 other lions which included many cubs, females, and rival adult males. Posted on July 25, 2012 by Ben Coley “Legend” – A person whose fame or notoriety makes him a source of exaggerated or romanticised tales or exploits. The remaining lions are, 1 Lioness from the Ximungwe pride that joined from the Tsalala Pride, 4 Youngsters from these females (total – 8) and 2 Ottawa lionesses, both being Mapogo offspring. Whole prides have been wiped out in their relentless march for dominance and challengers have been eaten in an act of defiance: a fate almost unheard of in the species of Panthera leo. The notorious Mapogo coalition of male lions, quoted as having been responsible for the death of over 40% of the Sabi Sand lion population, have been whittled down from 6 members to a mere three. Mr T, The notorious member of Mapogo lion coalition. These 6 male coalition members of lions split into 2 different groups. But no creature captivates the attention of human beings more … At this point, he was almost 15 years old and largely exceeded the average male lion life expectancy.[9]. During the altercation, Mr. T attempted again to save his brother. Famous Lions know as the Mapogo coalition: The Mapogo coalition of 6 Lions began its reign in around 2006 where these 6 Lions, Makulu, Rasta, Pretty Boy, Dreadlocks, Mr T and Kinky Tail, were often observed being more aggressive in bringing down the Buffalo. Mapogo Lions Names. Vid from -SavannaLodge- Special Thanks ( The 4 Selati males killing Mr.T Mapogo, March 16, 2012) Lion Warfare: Mapogo vs. Southern Males Stories from the .Vid from - LeopardHillsPrivateGameReserve - Special Thanks ( The 4 Selati males killing Mr.T Mapogo, March 16, 2012) Lion Warfare -- The End of an Era by .visit our page: - The dark side of SaTan aka Mr T Mapogo The Lord of Life and Death … I myself had to shoot 13 lions who’s backs were broken by the Mapogos and left to die a … Tribute to Mr T the last Mapogo king.visit our page: THE MLOWATHI MALES. 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[7] The documentary aired as an 8-episode series in the United States on Animal Planet. We were privileged enough to witness both the birth of a new baby wildebeest as well as the death of one of our much-loved Kuhuma male lions. At the same time they have not sired a single cub as far as I know (score Majingilanes = 12+). The Mapogo Male Lion coalition are the inspiration for the second of our brand new, luxury Bush Houses at Cheetah Plains! ‘Legend’ is a word that is thrown around all too often in this day and age, but the term surmises the reign of the Mapogo lions in the Sabi Sands to perfection. Ranger Willem Botha: "During the time that I was Head of Anti Poaching in the Sabi Sands and did problem animal control in the entire reserve, I counted more than 100 other lions killed by the Mapogo’s. Majingilane lions took over the territory and the pride of the two defeated lions and likely killed all their cubs. Compared to the first year of the Mapogo Wars the Majingilane are nice and reasonable males. He reflects on what lions mean to a guide, as well as the Mapogo Lions Heritage and another emerging Mega-Pride in the Kruger Park. A pride of Tsavo lions are usually smaller and consist of only one male having breeding rights and about … While on out game drive, guests spotted the 6 Mhangeni Breakaway lionesses … They were perfect. However, in June 2010, a coalition of five male lions named the Majingilanes entered in Mapogo territory to take over. The five related brothers were sired by a similar mega pride coalition of five male lions. As far as history recalls, Tsavo lions have always been known to be man-eaters. They are Legends of the Sabi Sand! If you would like to read the whole story of the Mapogo lions…then click HERE. Never before has the lion population known such a force and it is stories like this that have elevated their exploits to legendary status. The story is that the original Sparta pride lost a male sub-adult of 20 to 21 months of age in May/June 2000 and in July 2000, this male of about the same age latched on to the original pride. The Mapogos male lion coalition refers to a group of six males lions originated from the Spartan / Eyrefield Pride sired by the West street males. Many fights often broke out with the leader Makulu and Mr. T. A closely contested clash then happened with Mr. T and Makulu, in which Makulu managed to grab and bite Mr. T's legs and win the encounter. Whole prides have been wiped out in their relentless march for dominance and challengers have been eaten in an act of defiance: a fate almost unheard of in the species of Panthera leo. Both of them had no manes, and each of them was a little more than nine feet long. Epic picture of 2 Mapogos who were on a bloody mission. Ntwadumelu and Mandevu like most ousted lions in Savuti, wondered northward from one territory to the next, through a network of territories that eventually requires these older lions to cross a government sanctioned hunting ground. One of the bites near the back was a deep bite. Mapogo Lion, Makulu feeding on a Buffalo in the Sabi Sands, greater Kruger National Park in 2009. Posted on 06/08/2012 by Juno. It is believed the Mapogos killed in excess of 100 lions and cubs in a little over a year. The Ottawa pride have 4 small cubs( total – 8 ), which in all likelihood will be killed by the Southern Males (to force the females into early oestrous), as will the Ximungwe pride youngsters we suspect. On June 10th, 2010, two days after the death of Kinky Tail, Willem Botha shared in a discussion on a personal profile facebook page some of his experiences with the Mapogo … The Ottawa pride have 4 small cubs( total – 8 ), which in all likelihood will be killed by the Southern Males (to force the females into early oestrous), as will the Ximungwe pride youngsters we suspect. Follow six Mapogo lions and their domination of the Sabi Sand landscape. No one would have heard stories of such a strong coalition of lions earlier or after Mapogos. I also witnessed the Mapogo’s kill an entire pride of lions on Picanini Utha. 2012, Another coalition of 5 males known as the Selaties enter Mapogo territory from the south. I myself had to shoot 13 lions who’s backs were broken by the Mapogos and left to die a horrible death. Upon the death of the lions, it was found that the two lions had gone rogue and did not belong to any particular pride. The documentary summarized the 16-year span of the rise and eventual fall of the Mapogo coalition. The former warden of the Sabi Sands has been cited saying that he believes them accountable for over 100 lion fatalities although the true number will probably never be known. No article on famous lions would be complete without mentioning one of the most famous lion coalitions of all time (certainly in South Africa). Famous Lions know as the Mapogo coalition: The Mapogo coalition of 6 Lions began its reign in around 2006 where these 6 Lions, Makulu, Rasta, Pretty Boy, Dreadlocks, Mr T and Kinky Tail, were often observed being more aggressive in bringing down the Buffalo. Two Majingilanes attempted to track Mr. T, but were unsuccessful and returned to kill Kinky Tail. Follow six Mapogo lions and their domination of the Sabi Sand landscape. They are true warriors and have proved themselves time after time on the field of battle. The remaining lions are, 1 Lioness from the Ximungwe pride that joined from the Tsalala Pride, 4 Youngsters from these females (total – 8) and 2 Ottawa lionesses, both being Mapogo offspring. [5], The oldest Mapogo male, Makulu, is believed to be unrelated to the other five lions. The Majingilanes managed to successfully snap Kinky Tail's spine, thus immobilizing him and leaving him with zero chance of survival. Mr. T managed to rejoin and peacefully coexist with his fellow brothers in their territory. 4,251 talking about this. Mapogos Lions Mr. T and Kinky Tail cross the Sand river in the Sabi Sands, Kruger Park back in 2009 and almost get washed down stream. He moved back west to rejoin with the other 4 Mapogo lions led by Makulu. Aug 30, 2016 - History of the Mapogo Male Lions - by Brett Thomson One Styx Lioness was with them. In the course of his life, Ntwadumela, was documented to have killed over 36 hyenas! The Mapogos managed in their first year to wipe out 2 lion prides in the western sector, while reducing one pride from 20+ to just 7 and another one from 12 to 2. This was usually not done in his brothers' presence. Daniel Huertas directed the documentary Brothers in Blood: The Lions of Sabi Sand, which was released in 2015 in the UK. The Mapogos first pride clash was in 2006. Thanks Dave for your clear and respectful words regarding the Mapogo and Selati coalitions. Mapogo males ( Makhulu, Mr T and Bent spine) feeding on buffalo kill. Lions believed to be involved were the Majingilane Males (4) and the Mapogo Males (5). Eventually Kinky Tail and Mr. T managed to break the 5th Majingilane lion's spine and he was left immobilized and left to die a few hours later. It goes into detail about how some of the Mapogo lions died in attacks by rival groups, and were ripped apart alive. On more than one occassion the Sand River Pride were driven out of the Sabi Sands by the Mapogo’s. No article on famous lions would be complete without mentioning one of the most famous lion coalitions of all time (certainly in South Africa). The Mapogos - Lions of Sabi Sand, Sabi Sand Game Reserve. The statistics may be higher given their coverage of such large territories. The Mapogo lion coalition was a band of male South African lions that controlled the Sabi Sand region in Kruger National Park. This was a lion, but not just any lion. The Mapogo lions followed a recent trend in the Sabi Sand Reserve of mega pride male lion coalitions. The notorious Mapogo coalition of male lions, quoted as having been responsible for the death of over 40% of the Sabi Sand lion population, have been whittled down from 6 members to a mere three. The Mapogo lions followed a recent trend in the Sabi Sand Reserve of mega pride male lion coalitions. You also agree to this site's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. The two new comers have already been ushered back north by the Mapogo's, two have been seen up in the area and have been heard most nights issuing audible warnings to the new comers to steer clear of their land. The four lions had started eating most of Kinky Tail's hind legs and his entire tail. In their quest to dominate the area, the six lions killed approximately 40 other lions which included many cubs, females, and rival adult males. Eventually, the Selatis left the severely injured and paralyzed Mr. T, who died that evening. Today is June 8, 2012. The Great warrior, and he fought to the bitter end.The final fight … Mapogo territory and dangerous ground for new up and comming male lions. Styx Lioness gives the Mapogo Boys the Slip. Immediately upon arrival, the Mapogos managed to kill one of the males, and the remaining three were driven off. Compared to the first year of the Mapogo Wars the Majingilane are nice and reasonable males. Mr. T was paralyzed from the hip down from the attack and made him vulnerable from all four lions coming in for the attack. His name means " he who greets with fire ", and he was known as "The Hyena Killer". Coupled with their reduction in number, there is also the factor of age to consider, as these male lions are approaching the upper threshold of their life expectancy. Soon they caught the intruder and Mr. T bit down on the male's neck, Kinky Tail ripped apart the male's groin area inflicting tears and bleeding. The Lions Army Full Documentary,lions documentary,lion documentary,lion king,documentary on lions,lion attack,lion attack tiger,lion fight to death,lion fight to death for territory,lion vs tiger,lion life,animals attack,Nat Geo Wild,lions fighting to death,lions fighting, May 17 2009 - Two Mapogo Males (Kinky Tail and Mr T) were viewed on Wildearth.tv early in the AM. Mr T, The notorious member of Mapogo lion coalition. Despite the start of this year seeing a number of prominent lions dying, the first being the Tailed Tsalala female, it is never something one can simply get immune to as an observer. The Mapogo Lions of Sabi Sand Reserve in South Africa was a terrorizing group that kept other lions in the region away from their territory. Tags: Kruger, Lion Warfare, Lions, Mapogo, Mhangeni Kill Lioness, Mhangeni Pride, sabi sand, Umkumbe Safari Lodge. Standing: Makhulu; Left to right: Kinky Tail, Mr. T, Pretty Boy, Rasta and Dreadlocks. In January 2013, Makulu was seen for the last time alone at Mala Mala, neighboring his old haunt, the Sabi Sand Reserve. [8] With the Ottawa pride's male lion driven off, three lionesses and 11 cubs remained. Mr T and Kinky Tail The Mlowathi males as they were known on the Mala .Follow six Mapogo lions and their domination of the Sabi Sand landscape.The last moments in the life of a legend. Without the experience of being afraid of anything, Kinky Tail attacked all four of them by himself. They went out to kill the cubs but the females tried to protect the cubs and they were killed as well. As they grew in size and experience, they were able to take down large prey such as hippos, young rhinos, and even giraffes. There is a certain amount of comfort that wecan take in knowing how … The Selatis would then stop and move away temporarily from attacking, they would then get back up and proceed with attacking Mr. T, this process was repeated several times. Born to the Sparta/Eyrefield pride of the Sabi Sands around 2001/2, the Mapogo male lions, six individuals in total, have become something of a legend to the point of inspiring their own movie – Brothers in Blood. The five related brothers were sired by a similar mega pride coalition of five male lions. The Great warrior, and he fought to the bitter end.The final fight between Mr.T … On March 16, 2012, another coalition of four male lions called the Selatis entered Mapogo territory from the south. 2010, Kinky Tail is killed. Follow six Mapogo lions and their domination of the Sabi Sand landscape. A common story for how they got their names is that they were named Mapogo after a security company, “Mapogo A Mathamaga Security” ( no longer in operation ) that utilised rather harsh methods when dealing with offenders. Tag Archives: Mapogo Lions Two years of absence, and beyond. For several years, this notorious band of brothers has ruled the area with an iron paw. During the next two years, Rasta (also called Leonides) was probably killed by poachers and Scar was shot by local people when he left the reserve. Whole prides have been wiped out in their relentless march for dominance and challengers have been eaten in an act of defiance: a fate almost unheard of in the species of Panthera leo. Image by Jaci Reply Attached Files Image(s) 1 user Likes IñigoMontoya's post • Like. On more than one occassion the Sand River Pride were driven out of the Sabi Sands by the Mapogo’s. WARNING : GRAPHIC VIDEOS AND IMAGES AHEAD . The six lions of the Mapogo lion coalition are named: Makulu (the leader), Dreadlocks, Prettyboy, Rasta, Kinky Tail, and, Mr. T, who was notorious for his extreme brutality, got his name from his classic Mohawk hairstyle resembling that of the Mr. T character from The A-Team. Not good news for the resident Lions.The Nkuhuma Pride will experience a disaster and their dominant male lions lost their Kingdom. They ran with KT on their tail, and the remaining two Majingilane lions came up behind KT. I myself had to shoot 13 lions who’s backs were broken by the Mapogos and left to die a horrible death. The Mapogo coalition originated from Mala Mala from what was called the “Eyrefield Pride” (Sparta Pride) and moved into the Western Sector in 2006. Completing this poll grants you access to Great American Outdoors updates free of charge. As the story goes, the Mapogo have been responsible for killing in excess of 40 males, females and cubs as they stamped their authority on their domain. At the same time they have not sired a single cub as far as I know (score Majingilanes = 12+). After this fight, it was observed that Mr. T and Kinky Tail broke off from their four brothers, and headed east to control the northern part of the territory. 5,281 … I can not remember howmany lions were in the pride. 4 of them namely, Dreadlocks, Rasta, Pretty Boy and Makulu formed a coalition and stayed on south of the sand of rivers while other 2 Mr. T and Kinky Tail moved to north of the sand of rivers. “For as long as man has roamed the African plains, forests, mountains and deserts, he has shared this space with a multitude of creatures great and small; from giant elephants to tiny fire ants. Ranger Nadia and her guests from Umkumbe Safari Lodge witnessed a rare and historical moment in the Sabi Sand towards the end of last week. The story of the Mapogos lions is one of the rare large coalitions numbering 6 members. The bond between these two famous lions can be clearly seen in this clip. Mapogo Male Lions. The four Selatis were able to single out one of the Mapogos who turned out to be Mr. T. By the time wildlife officials and film crew arrived, Mr. T had already been attacked and had several bite wounds on his back and front shoulder. This may have been due to the excessive amount of food that they had gained access to. They were complete. In the first months of 2006, the five subadult lions and Makulu left their pride. 2010, After the death of Kinky Tail, Mr. T could no longer defend his portion of Mapogo territory. Picture perfect. The six lions of the Mapogo lion coalition are named: Makulu (the leader), Dreadlocks, Prettyboy, Rasta, Kinky Tail, and, Mr. T, who was notorious for his extreme brutality, got his name from his classic Mohawk hairstyle resembling that of the Mr. T character from The A-Team. During their prime, 6 of these magnificent specimens patrolled their territory, dispatching all competitors and striking fear into the hearts of all that found themselves in their way. The death of Kinky tail made a history and it forced human to learn and think about lion’s behavior once again. Much as I hate to admit it, the Mapogos were certainly the apex of the apex species and Mr. T’s death has clearly changed everything. However, in comparison to the other lions in the area, the two predators were much larger in size. The remaining two were once again seen feeding on a buffalo in October–November 2012. The legend of the Mapogo lions. First Hand Account of How the Mapogo Males Impacted the Lion Population in Sabi Sand With permission from Willem Botha . One lion was biting at his neck, another at his back; the third bit off Kinky Tail's testicles and genitalia. Field experts believe a likely reason for his acceptance into the pride was because he may have been the offspring of one of the West Street Males and a lioness from another pride (therefore making him the Mapogos' half brother).[7]. They have sparser to practically no manes because of the harsh environment they live in. The Mapogo lions were also known as the Eyrefield Males, the Sparta Males and sometimes the “Cannibals”. Coupled with their reduction in number, there is also the factor of age to consider, as these male lions are approaching the upper threshold of their life expectancy. Mr. T had been taking over the pride of his brothers, and the cubs were standing in his way. Video Captured on Wednesday, March 14, 2012. The last hours of our Iconic warrior MrT Mopogo, In a final but Epic brutal battle too survive against the four Selati Males. 595 talking about this. The string of dead lions left in the Mapogo's wake on just about the enitre reserve, is a worrying reminder of the Mapogo's power and range. Following Mr. T's death, the last remaining Mapogos, Makulu and Pretty Boy, fought a coalition of two Kruger males and were driven off their territory. During the buffalo hunts, Kinky Tail (also called Shaka) and Mr. T (also called Satan) were often observed being more aggressive in bringing down the buffalo. The Mapogo’s attempted to kill nearly every single male lion they ever crossed paths with. 40K likes. The string of dead lions left in the Mapogo's wake on just about the enitre reserve, is a worrying reminder of the Mapogo's power and range. English no good ,gramer nobody teach ,forgive me ,hop you all understand 。 Sign up for our daily email and get the stories everyone is talking about. This was also done in an attempt to mate with the females and spread his own lineage. Reply. Reply. The Majingilane male tried to fight back. Tshokwane Big Cats Enthusiast. They were also referred to as the Mlowathis of Sabi Sands. Mr. T committed to defending Mapogo territory and was killed in a clash between himself and the 5 Selaties. The tactic used by the Selatis was to distract Mr. T from one side, and another lion would bite and maul Mr. T from behind on the spine and genitalia. https://www.leopardhills.com/.../dramatic-demise-of-the-mapogo-coaliton While they are smaller than the Serengeti lionsthat are found to the west of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tsavo lions are more ferocious and known for their notorious deviancy. Mr. T eventually arrived and attempted to rescue and fight off the Majingilanes, but was outnumbered and outmaneuvered and forced to flee. [1] At its peak, the coalition consisted of six males - the leader Makulu (also spelled as Makhulu),[2] Rasta, Scar, Pretty Boy, Kinky Tail and Mr. T.[3], The Mapogo coalition originated from Mala Mala from what was called the “Eyrefield Pride” (Sparta Pride) and moved into the Western Sector in 2006. You may opt out at anytime. Despite ruling a large territory, the Mapogo coalition wasn't functioning smoothly due to internal rivalry. Outcome: 1 Mapogo believed killed (Rasta) and one badly injured but survived (Pretty Boy). According to Dave Salmoni, successfully taking down cape buffalo was their "key to success". Mapogo males ( Makhulu, Mr T and Bent spine) feeding on buffalo kill. In true Mapogo fashion, fearing no competition, Kinky Tail attempted to defend Mapogo territory against all 4 remaining Majingliane males by himself. Mapogo Lions Names. The four males immediately started to bite and rip apart Kinky Tail. These male lions held a massive territory & reigned supreme across the Sabi Sand for many years! Tribute to Mr T the last Mapogo king.visit our page: THE MLOWATHI MALES. The early story of the Mapogo Lions Whole Mapogos was a legendary coalition and Kinky tail was a special lion who is still remember for his brave heart and aggressive nature. Video Captured on Wednesday, March 14, 2012. It is a brutal life these male lions lead and Mr. T taught us so much. This pic was taken by the great South African photographer, Khimbini Hlongwane in 2006. As stated in our previous report, we have been seeing a lot more of the five big Mapogo male lions. The Mapogo lions entered the northern Sabi Sand, which was ruled by four dominant males. The term ‘legend’ is a word that is thrown around all too often in this day and age, but the term surmises the reign of the Mapogo lions in the Sabi Sands to perfection. 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