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Famous Lion Coalition Killed Their Way to Power

Published August 16, 2025

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Lion coalitions are groups of big cats, usually male, that band together to take over territories, hunt, and compete for mates. The notorious Mapago lion coalition consisted of six powerful males that roamed the African Sabi Sand region spreading terror in their wake by killing over 100 lions and cubs.

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