MALE LIONS WE LOST IN 2023 - SABI SAND GAME RESERVE'S FAMOUS LIONS

This educational video is a look at the lions we lost in 2023.
Birmingham Male Lion
Ndhzenga Male Lions
S8/Imbali Male
This video wouldn't have been possible without the help from the following. Special thanks to them for amazing information and sightings.
Karin van der Merwe (FB)
Cheetah Plains Private Game Reserve
Nkorho Bush Lodge
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve
WildEarth SafariLive
Londolozi Game Reserve
Savanna Private Game Reserve
Roger Hlongwane
@africajourneynatureexperience (IG)
@gingererdoc1 (IG)
@zaan_snaps
Neil Jennings
Dulini Private Game Reserve
Dylan Pons
Krikman's Kamp
Elephant Herd And Tours safaris
Brett Heasman
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve
Thabisani Buthelezi
@the_best_tracker_on_safari (IG)
Susie Herd
Flipside Wildlife Photography
Barbara Sackheim King
The Virtual Safari @Tintswalo (YT)
James Hendry
Mel Chiert
Jay Me
@mel_c_in_the_wild (IG)
Ranger Nic Nel
Mala Mala Game Reserve
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[@Enthusiasticallydawn]

Rough year for the big cats. Not that they ever have it so easy. ;) S8 really broke my heart with that turnaround.

[@AngelPerez-vo7nn]

I totally understand and agree 💯 persent especially The Way we lost beautiful s8 male 😢❤️ true legend and warrior rip gone but never forgotten believe that it still hurts dearly for me 😢 I am still not convinced on the bs report on cause of death for beautiful s8 male 😢 I 🙏 for All of our beautiful 🦁👑 lioness and pride Cubs to stay safe from bad people 😡 out there believe that bro ❤️🦁👑

[@susanna-be3ej]

Thanks for reminding us of the lions who died this year. I missed the Southern Avoca.

[@annettelane659]

Beautiful lions each and every one. So sad RIP warrior Kings. We will remember you all. Thank you for the compilation.

[@Murf1802]

Thank you for update, I remember all that passed very well, I have to say the Birmingham coalition was some powerhouse crew, felt like they were dominant forever, I was thinking of other pride males who died , but I guess it wasn't in 2023 , Dark Mane must of been late 2022,and of course one of my favorites, the Othawa male , ill never forget that stunning male ,I'm reading that the 2 last Birgingham males could of been responsible for Othawa males death, but alot of uncertainty around his death! Thanks again. Hopefully, a better 2024,

[@myke-michael]

Rise and fall lions story is remarkable.

[@tinavo1623]

I am so sad for Gore. The vet could easily fixed him, but he suffered for years because of it.

[@gatorduran3288]

S8 was a badass like the Avocas!

[@draganaristic4231]

Rip all King and Queens❤🌈🦁💔

[@buffiesilver]

They blessed us with their presence and now it's time to say good bye, but its never really good bye when they leave a legacy.

[@glen7228]

I can never get over the brutal life these beautiful majestic animals live. They always leave me in awe of their loyalty and strength.

[@mbr936]

I will never accept that nobody helped the poor lion with the intestine hanging out. I know about the no interference rule, but this lion was left suffering for years, and it was so hard to watch. Now his pain is over. I imagine the strength that he had in him (physically and mentally) to live so long with that gruesome injury. Simply cruel to not help.

[@NgannouSix9]

what is the name of this lion?

[@carrieriable]

He was called Gore@@NgannouSix9

[@mbr936]

It was one of the Ndhzengas, but I dont think he ever has a proper name. Painful to watch. He surely was a very powerful lion to last this long (years) with part of his intestine hanging out exposed. Very cruel.@@NgannouSix9

[@minimunman308]

Especially considering this is all about conservation, I’m sure he could’ve ben operated on and saved

[@Esio16]

Thanks Scar, keep reporting to us! Best wishes for 2024

[@sanogoyuga]

This kings were just part of the long list of legendary kings we lost this year😰😭 Bob jr, loonkito, kitili, kalamas, jesse, Morani, spearboy, Skoro male(Matimba'son) and others along with lionness too😔😞 Just hope the year to come not being like that. Thanks SCAR ! I was waiting for this video. RIP ALL KINGS AND QUEENS WHO PASS THIS YEAR❤❤❤

[@Ankido.]

Are you sure Spearboy is dead? @sanogoyuga

[@AngelPerez-vo7nn]

True facts 👍 only thing I believe beautiful spear boy is still alive 🙏 bro ❤️🦁👑

[@sanogoyuga]

​@@Ankido.He was not seen for month(Like Morani) and kutiti his partner made a new coalition with another lion now, at start i though he will show up soon but now it seen nocth 2 'son was no longuer with us 😔

[@NgannouSix9]

@@sanogoyuga how do you know ?

[@Ankido.]

@@sanogoyuga Kutiti separated from SpearBoy due to injury and SpearBoy's inability to walk and hunt

[@faizanhassan8212]

May their souls rest in peace 😞

[@tiifupridelands2519]

I dont think Gore died due to his intestines hanging out. It was rather some undetermined growth often refered to as proud flesh. In the final days the flesh somehow was removed leaving a bad wound. I think that wound got infected, resulting in sepsis and eventually his demise.

[@briancave3823]

Was going to say just this.

[@AngelPerez-vo7nn]

Yes sir 👍 veterinarian should have helped Gore 😡 RIP 😢❤️ bro ❤️🦁👑

[@scarnosemajingilane5808]

Ndhzenga lost two members at the same time. It may result in their reign being shaken. But I believe that the other two men still alive would be willing to protect their land and their descendants with all their might.

[@briancave3823]

2023 maybe prove easy if the Nkhulu's decide to move fully on Sabi. Not sure any group currently can hold them off. The Kambula's are also going to be a force.

[@tiifupridelands2519]

It probably wont get that bad. Lions are not out to conquer as much as possible as fast as possible. The Birminghams and Nwaswitshakas were also predicted to take the reserve at storm. But ultimately they just took it easily, stayed mostly with their prides and only occasionally made a move. Things might shift a bit and we may see some new takeovers. But I wouldnt expect much of a bloodbath.

[@nadianavarro5168]

Rest in peace to those who passed away in 2023 ❤❤❤. Still thankful for their contribution in lion society and thank yalls for the recognition of their passing❤❤❤.

[@miked1187]

Great update. So sad watching these proud kings see their end, often times too soon. The lives of lions is brutal and savage.

[@rosesippel2932]

S8 was a nomadic male that did well he will be missed sons looks just like dad growing up to be handsome kings

[@MrMuttly55]

The Talamati breakaways are all dying too. It's so sad.

[@razvanviza1263]

The saddest loss is that of S8, because he died in a very bizarre way, and it was a great disappointment that those in the reservation did not investigate the cause of the illness before he died. That's why I gave less likes and comments to the lions of Sabie Sands that I love the most, but I don't want to create a rating for those who just profit from them without caring in any way about their fate.

[@KevinStandow-um5ot]

The last Birmingham I remember Tribesman coming back to their chief and he said no I MUST HAVE EVIDENCE ! In regards to a lion king demise , I know it’s near impossible , But we didn’t get a lot after he fed on the Cape buffalo with two I believe , Though not his allies , His back right leg I believe ? If broken little chance or none , If he healed up and stole leopard kills and focused on Warthog dens to others kills and got his strength back there was that lil possibility, Him emerging would be what we all need nowadays in the world ! Goosebump stuff ! I do know geographically any of that area , If a lion could avoid detection ? It’s always possible , He or T who perished before him had a son that endured the Ross brothers who ran the lone original Birmingham dad off , He stayed to close to 41/2 and has a white sis who had a cub in the last year ,They always referred to him as The Young Birmingham Male , He showed so much in fortitude to resilience when he with a suckling of a tree and ten or so hyenas all night jockeying for his partial carcass , Then more came at predawn ! He never got rattled ! They threw everything they could at him ! Remained focused , He inherited the Birmingham size the Ross brothers were aware , My point is he left at 41/2 or so and he was with the Young Torchwood male as a few random thumbnails showed , He was named Osindile! They were zig and zagging chasing hyenas threw some grassy brush filled terrain , It was Ngala the Ross close to 11-12 now were in , He would sneak back in when the Pride was two groups or one at times, One Ross was meaner , He had at a year plus a injury to his rear leg but it healed perfect , He’s destined for legendary stuff a naturalist named David also a native commented too , DO YOU KNOW ANYTHING OR A SITE ??? I get out quite a lot myself growing up in the Sierra Nevadas ! And Natural Resources among other endeavors! THANKS ! ALWAYS ENJOY YOUR WORK ! PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU GET TIME ! Sincerely Kevin Standow .

[@TheRobyshark]

R.I.P. Beautiful Boys

[@jaaluud5395]

Thnks

[@JG-wz4bt]

No mention of southern avoca. Was dark mane avocas death in wl2022? If so that time has gone fast. Roughly a year since mhenhe left the wprld. Time flies. Thank you for this post 🙏

[@zone_Magazine_reporter]

yaaaay 1st

[@MauroMeneguzzi]

É muito triste dá forma que esses magníficos leões foram mortos batalhas lamentável 😮

[@juanvaskez2488]

The ndhzenga king that die first had name was ubozo.

[@CrisanAnaMaria-ki9ik]

Good evening my dear friends ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍🙏🙏😍😍

[@Kiaraofthepridelands]

I have to add that S8 also suffered from a perforated bowel and peritonitis, that's what actually killed him.

[@davidframe1613]

He died of tuberculosis TB he could not breathe for days he was gasping for air. All kinds of video of it. When they said he got that gash on his head fighting Red road is when he got injured with the buffalo not a fight that was a buffalo gash on the head.

[@Kiaraofthepridelands]

@davidframe1613 we got the updated full version of his necropsy from James Hendry, he got injured by a buffalo which performed his bowel (this let peritonitis kick in, as a vet I know that peritonitis is far more deadly and fast than TB) his subpar state also allowed TB to kick, that's why he was showing visible signs of it.

[@davidframe1613]

@@Kiaraofthepridelands h e had TB which he got from that Buffalo injury to his head. That's what he died of.

[@javjhon875]

RIP WARRIOR 👑👑👑👑👑 ♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@eliacristy5259]

The latest loss being Rhasa Skorro. R.I.P king!

[@lthedestroyer9427]

When the mapogos died, did the rangers recover the bodies?

[@amihan99]

Do father and son lions recognize each other to form a coalition?

[@DarthMahlgus]

who was the last Birmingham? Nhenha?

[@bucklesubbiahelavazhagan5187]

I hope you avoided mention of Dominant Southern Avoca hoping he is still out there in Kruger and not intentional

[@ScarYT]

Same as Tinyo. I didn't mention him last year even though there was little to no chance of him coming back. Maybe, just maybe he'll pop up somewhere.

[@NgannouSix9]

@@ScarYT please French subtitle for next video

[@karinajas]

My heart is still broken in regards to S8. I'm still not buying the "story" they are telling about what happened. Now to watch TB slowly perish makes it worse. SS is worthless.

[@davidframe1613]

He died of tuberculosis the gash on the head was a buffalo hunting injury not a fight with red road. Timeline with line up with tuberculosis and how long it takes to kill a lion from a buffalo injury and getting TB.

[@karinajas]

I don't buy the TB story and I stand by it. @@davidframe1613

[@ahmedalialodaini385]

Rest in Pece to all💪🏻👑

[@tariqmerzai7567]

ادمین عزیز واقعا مرگ درد آوردی اولوبر روزی که برای اولین بار در انستا خواندم خیلی ناراحتم ساخت چون هر روز مه میدیدمش هر روز غرششه میدیدم غرورشه اما متاسفانه خبری مرگش مرا بی حد ناراحت ساخت خوب ب هر صورت امید وارم وقتی الونکیرا و برادری نیمه دمش بزرگ شوند از گله بیرون نشوند با گله زندگی کنن بلاک راک سال های سال بمانند موفق باشی ادمین جان

[@reneestevez7193]

The ONLY lion that counts these days is Javier Milei across the Atlantic. 😊 VLLC!

[@mm-hq4qh]

Where is all the money for animal preservation to help in these situations ?

[@tiifupridelands2519]

Anti poaching units. Education, science and expansion of the reserve et . Things that would benefit all the animals, not just one particular lion. Ultimately every lion on this list died in very natural ways. Helping them would have disrupted the natural balance.

[@AngelPerez-vo7nn]

True facts 👍 I agree 💯 persent bro ❤️🦁👑

[@jonsquirrel3661]

All prayers for the Lions that are struggling in the Sabi sands Western Sector

[@davidframe1613]

No actually S8 did not get in a fight with another male lion with the head injury that was a buffalo injury that's when he got TB. That fight was supposedly with red road but there was never no evidence and was only a rumor neither one of them had injuries besides that gash on his head but which look like a buffalo injury and later he died of TB Tuberculosis. Which would have lined up time wise with the injury of the gash on the head and buffaloes are known for carrying TB which Lions get from Buffalo injuries. Also S8 got tore up real bad One Time by dark main and his boys.

[@NgannouSix9]

how do lions contract tuberculosis from buffalo wounds? I had never heard that

[@NgannouSix9]

Dark main or dark mane ?

[@davidframe1613]

@@NgannouSix9 sorry I should have spell checked it .I just talked to my phone and sometimes it misspelled it. 😁 Buffalo carry tuberculosis and when a lion gets injured they can catch it. You can look it up it's weird I give you that.

[@NgannouSix9]

@@davidframe1613 I believe you but I did some research and his research says lions can get tuberculosis from eating buffalo, I haven't seen anything about injuries

[@kobeybillie7922]

We didn’t lose all the dominant male lions we still have me

[@blackice1796]

All these cats lost and we didn't even include one of the southern Avocas, who spent more time in Kruger than Sabi Sand as of late. The southern Avocas were dethroned by the Nkhulu males and one brother lost his life in the fight.

[@NgannouSix9]

what is the difference between kruger and sabi sand? I thought Sabi Sand was part of Kruger

[@blackice1796]

@@NgannouSix9 yes, you are correct. The difference is that all of sabi sand is in Kruger, but sabi sand only makes up a small part of Kruger national park. At the time, the southern Avocas were spending most of their time outside the sabi sand, but still within Kruger, which is why I think the lost brother was not mentioned in this video specifically about sabi sand.

[@NgannouSix9]

@@blackice1796 ok, is sabi sand a national park or a private reserve?

[@kingrama2727]

I wonder how they notice who their sons or daughters are…

[@leaodejuda777]

Bíblia KJA Tiago 3:6 Semelhantemente, a língua é fogo; é um mundo de iniquidade; a língua está localizada entre os órgãos do nosso corpo, e pode contaminar a pessoa por inteiro, e não somente põe completamente em chamas o curso da nossa existência, como acaba, ela mesma, incendiada pelo inferno.

[@shivargangasagar7785]

S8 / IMBALI Died due to snake bite

[@kimcraig3296]

I hate seeing these beauties die. Uggg Death sucks. Thank God we have hope through Jesus Christ! Death has lost its sting.

[@mrefrainjimenezify]

*ALSO HE FORGOT "Skorro male lion"THE SON OF MATIMBAS THAT WAS KILLED COUPLE WEEKS AGO.*

[@AngelPerez-vo7nn]

Yeah 👍 scar left beautiful skorro male 😢❤️ RIP 🦁👑🙏 bro ❤️🦁👑

[@styx5131]

Skorro males are in the Timbivati… these are males from the Sabi Sands. As his channel focuses mainly on the Sabi Sands.

[@NgannouSix9]

Timbavati is part of kruger like sabi sand right?

[@styx5131]

@@NgannouSix9 yeah, it’s all part of the Greater Kruger National Park. The Sabi Sands, Timbivati, Manyeleti, Balule, and Kapama all make up the Greater Kruger.

[@NgannouSix9]

@@styx5131 Okay thank you for these explanations but why all the different names? Are these independent parks within a large park? can lions move from one park to another? Is there a fence or a door separating them?