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Farewell to the 'King of the Serengeti': Fearsome lion named Bob Marley is killed by younger rivals after ruling the pride for seven years........
Daily Mail ^ | 3/15/2023 | Madliene Ross

Posted on 03/15/2023 6:55:45 AM PDT by caww

The formidable head of a pride of lions has been killed in a vicious attack by younger rivals.

Bob Junior - named after legendary reggae singer Bob Marley - was an incredibly photogenic big cat and a fan favourite with tour operators and visitors, who have paid tribute to him online.

With his brother Tryggve, the 'coolest cat' in the Serengeti National Park had ruled his pride for more than seven years.

The lion, who was also known as Snyggve and who some believed relished his celebrity status, did not put up a fight when he was mauled by younger rivals on Saturday.

Tryggve is also believed to have been killed in a separate attack and a special burial is being planned by wildlife conservationists for the brothers.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: bigcats; bobjunior; bobmarley; lions; serengeti; tryggve
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To: chrisinoc

Thanks.


61 posted on 03/15/2023 3:09:56 PM PDT by caww (O death, when you seized my Lord, you lost your grip on me......)
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To: PCPOET7

I don’t know the complete story timing of when each died. But the sibling had been with him as a pair over the pride for sometime....there’s another series about this from while back.


62 posted on 03/15/2023 6:20:37 PM PDT by caww (O death, when you seized my Lord, you lost your grip on me......)
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To: Albion Wilde

You’re probably right...he had been attacked before in a weakened state but still fought and drove them off. He really was the “King” til the very end.


63 posted on 03/15/2023 6:22:34 PM PDT by caww (O death, when you seized my Lord, you lost your grip on me......)
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To: Tymesup

#60 Women!...!


64 posted on 03/15/2023 9:53:06 PM PDT by minnesota_bound (Need more money to buy everything now)
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To: caww

I was mocking the liberals who decry the treatment of zoo animals, when they are safe from predation, don’t have to compete with rivals, and get Veterinary care. Meanwhile, real lions in the wild end up getting killed by rivals.

I wasn’t refering to this story so much as reading about lions being killed by rivals reminded me how much better animals have it in the zoo, and how liberals think they don’t.


65 posted on 03/17/2023 4:41:24 AM PDT by Freedom_Is_Not_Free (America -- July 4, 1776 to November 3, 2020 -- R.I.P.)
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To: shotgun

Spencer is a good hunter, but he is taking forever to get to Montana. I look forward to him getting some kills there.

He just got kicked off a boat.


66 posted on 03/17/2023 4:52:33 AM PDT by moviefan8 (You know, when you boil life down, it's funny just how little you need, isn't it? - Rip Wheeleri)
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To: moviefan8

It’s painful watch how long it’s taking them. As much crap as Spencer and Alexandra get involved in, they need their series!


67 posted on 03/17/2023 7:03:05 AM PDT by shotgun
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To: shotgun

Exactly!!!

One can only imagine what will happen on the ocean voyage across the Atlantic and the trip across America. Maybe it will take a whole season. Then, the ranch will be saved in the final five minutes of the show.


68 posted on 03/17/2023 12:18:12 PM PDT by moviefan8 (You know, when you boil life down, it's funny just how little you need, isn't it? - Rip Wheeleri)
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