On such forays Patterson has come to better understand the Tsavo lions. Their prides, with up to 10 females and just 1 male, are smaller than Serengeti lion prides, which have up to 20 females and ...

The Lion King has such a deep-rooted place in our hearts, that even as proud feminists, we admit we failed to see just how male-centred the story of Simba’s rise and fall in the pride always was.

Among the animals that featured prominently on the show were the Marsh Lions, a pride that lived on the edge of the reserve and whose hunting and family bonding antics became fodder for viewers.

“With great sadness, one of the Masai Mara famous lion king, Lorpapit of Enkuiyai pride passed away this afternoon of old age at the border of Olare Motorogi Conservancy. He died in peace and ...