Stumpy, named for his short tail, has been the dominant resident male lion on our Linyanti concession for some time, but he has recently been challenged by a coalition of 3 young males who are searching for territory. Our guides at Linyanti Bush Camp and Linyanti Ebony caught a fierce battle between Stumpy and the usurpers on camera.
Read more about Stumpy defending his title and territory with Africa Geographic: https://africageographic.com/blog/stumpy-lion-linyantis-defending-champion/