The life of an African male lion is fast, furious, and brutally short, according to a team of researchers who studied the fate of Jesse, a famous lion from Kenya’s Maasai Mara. Jesse was killed by a rival coalition of lions in July 2023, after living for 12 years and surviving many battles. His death illustrates the harsh reality of male lions, who face constant threats from other males, humans, and nature, and rarely live beyond their prime. #LionLife #Jesse #MaasaiMara https://theconversation.com/the-fast-furious-and-brutally-short-life-of-an-african-male-lion-211130?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=HariTulsidas%2Fmagazine%2FMind+and+Matter