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Maasai Mara’s famous lion ‘King Olope’ mauled to death by rival pride

Lion

A lion rests inside Maasai Mara National Reserve on July 29, 2018. 

Photo credit: Jeff Angote | Nation Media Group

He roamed the grassland savannah of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, protecting his territory and his Moniko, Fig Tree and Porini prides.

The task ended on Monday, when the iconic lion, nicknamed King Olope, was killed by a pride in a territorial fight.