Massai Lion, the ghost of East Africa

You can expertise facing the ghost in the African Savanna but it would be actual daring. The Massai warriors have continued their centuries old tradition of the ghost hunt which is a viperous practice. This Ghost of East Africa is the East African lion or Masai lion which is discovered in East Africa, from Ethiopia and Kenya to Tanzania and Mozambique.

The male East African or Massai lions are generally two.5–3. meters (eight.2–9.eight feet) lengthy which includes the tail. Lioness is usually smaller, at only two.3–2.6 meters (7.5–8.five feet). In weight, males are usually 145–200 kg (320–440 pounds), and females are 100–165 kg (220–360 pounds). Lions, male or female, have a shoulder height of .9–1.10 meters (3.0–3.six feet).

Massai Lion, the ghost of East Africa – Image: tazbabeslotus

The diet regime of East African Lion consists of wide selection of prey, from wildebeest, impala, zebra, giraffe, buffalo and wild hogs to occasionally rhinos and hippos. Occasionally they can also pre smaller animals such as hares, birds and reptiles.

Massai Lioness: A fantastic image by Stefan Gerrits

Even on the no availability of food, the Massai lions are also identified to attack elephants. Although the population of Massai Lions is not critically endangered but their number has been decreased by half since the early 1950s.

The pair of Massai Lion in an aggressive mood – Image: Pair-Pink_rose9

These lions enjoy to reside in large prides comprising of 10-15 members and they are largely protected these days in the Maasai Mara National Reserve in the south west of Kenya. In the previous, the solo hunting of the Massai Lion was a symbol of bravery and courage among the Massai neighborhood. Solo lion hunting required huge self-self-confidence and specific hunting capabilities. P. l. nubica or Massai Lion, the ghost of East Africa is also known locally as Tsavo Lion.

Massai Lion Cubs: A naughty image by Tambako the Jaguar