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Collared Male Lion Killed by Villagers in Botswana!
Bad news for wildlife enthusiasts: a collared male lion has been killed in Botswana. While details of the incident remain scarce, a video circulating online shows the lion recorded moments after its death, seemingly caused by gunshots.
In the footage, a vehicle is visible in the background, suggesting that those responsible had been following the lion. The reasons for this pursuit are unclear, but the possibilities narrow down to two: the lion may have previously attacked livestock belonging to villagers, or the individuals involved were hunters.
The video also shows several dogs of various sizes, some of which appear dead with bite marks likely inflicted by the lion. However, the location of the incident seems far from any village, as only trees and grasslands are visible in the footage. This suggests that these individuals were actively searching for the lion with the intent to kill it.
Efforts are currently underway to identify the lion, but the task is challenging due to the lack of information about the exact area where the incident occurred. If the lion was recently collared, those responsible for monitoring it should have data that could aid in identification.
In a related event, a report earlier this month detailed two individuals attempting to hunt a lion at night. The lion attacked, injuring one of them, who later died. While some argue that these individuals were merely searching for their cattle at night, the incident reflects the inherent risks of human-wildlife coexistence in conflict zones.
This tragic event highlights the growing tension between wildlife conservation and local communities, a topic that continues to spark debate in Botswana and other regions where apex predators share territory with humans.
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Tsakeda (daughter of Tsekedi) and Sekoti on a romantic date!
In July 2022, Satau’s daughter mated with Sekoti. It was a success, and months later, the lioness gave birth to cubs. Did the cubs survive? We’ll try to confirm this in an upcoming post.
After the arrival of the Renegades and Sekoti in the north in October 2021, following Pretty Boy’s departure, the four males began mating with the northern lionesses, leaving behind many cubs. However, as far as we know, many of these cubs did not survive. It even seems that some lionesses have disappeared—did they separate, or did they die of natural causes? It’s a mystery. Since their arrival, none of the northern cubs have survived beyond their first few months, at least according to sightings. Everything indicates that the only cubs to have survived so far were born in late 2022, early 2023, and later.
The old northern lioness and leader, the famous Satau, also disappeared in 2022, a few months after giving birth to a cub who appeared to be Sekoti’s offspring. What happened to the cub is unknown, but it likely didn’t survive.
Satau’s mother, or perhaps her older sister, also disappeared when the Renegades and Sekoti arrived in the north. The lioness was already very old and seemed to be partially blind.
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Written by Maicol Guaita.
Photo by Joel Quere.
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When it comes to appearance, Romeo is the first on the list. By far, he is the one who resembles Sekekama the most among all his brothers and half-brothers.
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Photo taken by Ralf Nicolai.
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The Guardian of the Family!
Sekekama has been portrayed as a lion with a fierce temper—brutal and ruthless—a reputation solidified by National Geographic's documentary Savage Kingdom. However, behind this image of violence and authority lies another side to him: a steadfast protector, willing to go to any lengths to defend what he considered his own.
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Photo credits Francis Bompard
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The Renegades on a territorial patrol!
The three brothers are reinforcing their dominance at the borders of their territory to prevent any new male or coalition from entering and causing trouble.
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Photo taken by Dirk Palmiet.
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It’s been a month since the last photographic sighting of Sekoti!
A month has passed since the last photograph we saw of Sekoti. Since then, some people have claimed to have seen him, but no photos accompanied their reports. Could Sekoti have been seen? Yes, Savuti often hosts many tourists from various safari companies and different guides, some of whom are not connected to us.
We just have to wait; time will tell where Sekoti is.
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Photo taken by Brent Mailman, published in Nov. 2023.
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Romeo is a very handsome lion. Despite being aggressive, he has taken good care of himself and has almost no scars on his face.
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Photo taken by Peter Nilsson.
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The Renegades, the absolute kings of the North, royal blood runs through their veins!
Romeo II, Pretty Boy II, and Waziba. I hope Sekoti joins them, if he is still around.
Photo taken by Devendra Chikara, date unknown.
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Pretty Boy II and his older brother, Pretty Boy!
Where could Pretty Boy be now? It’s been two years since he disappeared.
Photo taken by @cice_ramella and @barbarahetlerrobert
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The Golden Boys and an Uncertain Future!
The two youngest sons of Sekekama moved to Mababe in 2022 along with their three brothers. It didn’t take long for the three to disappear, leaving only the other two. We don’t know if they moved to another area or if they died.
Now, the remaining two, known in the area as the Golden Boys, dominate the Sexhibe Pride, which consists of only one lioness. The other three lionesses disappeared without a trace, leaving the cubs to the oldest lioness, who, interestingly, is also the most famous.
Our concern stems from the fact that, for many years in Mababe, we’ve seen adult and young lions vanish without a trace. We’ve seen videos of lions being shot, and the same happened to Sekekama’s three brothers, who once dominated all of Mababe but disappeared without a trace—without any male lions capable of harming them. This tells us that lions have repeatedly fallen victim to humans: poachers, trophy hunters, and even local people. Who knows, maybe they’re taken away and relocated to private hunting reserves, as we’ve been told. I hope Sekekama hasn’t suffered the same fate.
But there is hope. Since the Mokete Camp was established two years ago (if I’m not mistaken), it has brought more popularity to the area, attracting more tourists and safaris. Now, for the first time, there’s a camp in the region. This gives us hope that these horrible events won’t continue to happen, but for now, nothing is certain.
Photo taken by Rebecca Scott Rothney.
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Official Website of the Sekekama lion, the most famous lion of National Geographic!
What is Sekekama - Savage Kingdom? It is a channel dedicated to uploading videos and documenting the stories of Botswana's predators, especially lions. Our goal is to ensure that each image or video does not become forgotten as a lost file on the internet, which is why we decided to share it through our social networks, narrating a story and, of course, always giving proper credit to their respective authors.