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Showdown: Intruding Male Lions Threaten Young Males of the Xudum Pride

Two intruding male lions on patrol slowly enter Xudum Pride territory. With no sign of the pride’s dominant males, Big Toe and Madumo, a lone female and two juvenile males must defend it alone. But, at only half the weight of an adult male, it’s a dangerous risk for the young lions to take.

Showdown: Intruding Male Lions Threaten Young Males of the Xudum Pride

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