Lion Bob Junior was killed by a trio of younger rivals seeking to take control of his pride in the Serengeti, which he had led for seven years.
Bob Junior, a beloved lion dubbed “king of the Serengeti” for his majestic appearance, has been killed by a trio of younger rivals in a battle for dominance.
Bob Junior, or Snygvee, a 10-year-old lion heading a pride in the Serengeti, was killed by younger rivals in a battle for dominance.The fearsome jungle cat, who also went by the name Snygvee, had ruled his pride in northern Tanzania for about seven years along with his brother, Tryggve.Tour operators and visitors to the Serengeti have taken to social media to post heartfelt tributes to Bob Junior, describing the famously photogenic animal as “one of Africa’s most iconic lions.
The celebrated lion will be laid to rest during a special burial ceremony organized by wildlife officials in Tanzania.
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