Sirwa is one of three peaceful lion dads in the pride.
Theirs is the Eastern Sector Pride, the largest lion pride on the conservancy and the safest — the survival rate of cubs is the highest for miles.The arrangement is highly unusual. "They have not split from their birth pride as male lions are known to do," Ol Pejeta told The Dodo. "They protect the pride as a brotherhood coalition, which is rare. They peacefully share equal dominance, mating rights and pride protection duties with no infighting among them."
With the strong lionesses of the pride, the brothers are raising their families.
"Male lions are notorious for being aggressive and impatient with cubs," Ol Pejeta said. "However, our field technician Chris, reports that the three brothers are extremely gentle with their offspring — Chris has never seen them lash out at the cubs.
Sayid fathers his cubs and defends the pride from intruders with his two brothers — and has the scars to prove it.
Shona, a brother, a father and a peaceful member of the pride.
The unusual arrangement shows how unique animals can be, with varying histories and experiences.
The pride is truly a force of love and loyalty.
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