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Studies carried out by Serengeti Research Project suggest that protecting territory is the overarching reason – even more important than a group hunting or the communal rearing of cubs. That is why they will fight tooth and claw to protect them.
This is also why the Marsh Lions have been such a successful pride, occupying a perfect location that provides all they need: plentiful shade, permanent water, good ambush sites and safe nursery thickets in which their cubs can be safely hidden.
Marsh Lions Latest Update:
A mother's work is never done: ever since the recent loss of some of their cubs, the Marsh Pride lionesses have decided to keep their young closer than ever – even taking them along when they hunt! Rembo, Kito and Kabibi were seen scoping out some nearby zebras while their little ones lay low. Dada had teamed up with them and had already taken position around the other side of the prey, ready to form a very skilled attack …
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