Scarface (lion)
Scarface or Scar (2007 – 11 June, 2021) was a male lion from Masai Mara, Kenya. He was often described as the "World's Most Famous Lion."[1] The name was given to him after he injured his right eye in a fight over the Marsh Pride territory. Scar, along with his brothers Sikio, Hunter, and Morani won the Marsh Pride in 2012.[2][3]
| Other name(s) | Scar |
|---|---|
| Species | Lion (Panthera leo) |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | 2007 Masai Mara, Kenya |
| Died | 11 June, 2021 (aged 14) Masai Mara, Kenya |
| Weight | 273 kg (602 lb) |
Death
Discover Wildlife reported that Scarface died of old age and starvation at 1:00 pm (Kenya time), 11th June, 2021, in around the Reserve in the Ashnil.[4][5]
References
- Wadhera, Celine (19 June 2021). "Scarface the Lion dies, aged 14". The Independent. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- O'Carroll, Lisa (17 June 2021). "Conservationists mourn natural death of Kenyan lion Scarface". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- "Scarface the Lion: The Legend of the Masai Mara".
- "Legendary 'Scarface' Lion Dies in Kenyan Reserve From Natural Causes".
- "Scarface: the legacy of a lion".
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