World's oldest lion stabbed to death.

Kenyan authorities have announced that the world's oldest lion in the wild died after being stabbed with a spear by a herder.

Loonkito faced difficulties hunting wild animals. Photo: Gulf News

Loonkito, a famous 19-year-old male lion, was speared to death by Maasai fighters after straying into a cattle enclosure on the outskirts of Amboseli National Park, according to Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) spokesman Paul Jinaro, Phys.org reported on May 12. "The old lion was having difficulty hunting on its own, and the cattle were easy prey," Jinaro said. "Lions normally hunt wildlife inside the park."

African lions typically have a lifespan of 18 years in the wild, according to the conservation organization Cats for Africa. In 2021, KWS described Loonkito as a "legendary big cat warrior" who had defended his territory for over a decade. The conservation organization Lion Guardians considers Loonkito a symbol of resilience and peaceful coexistence.

Reports of wildlife straying into human habitats in Kenya have increased in recent years due to growing pressure from expanding cities that serve as migration and hunting grounds. Jinaro urged people to find ways to inform authorities so they can return wildlife to national parks. In July 2021, a male lion caused a disturbance after straying from its habitat in Nairobi National Park into a densely populated residential area during the morning rush hour.

The national park is located just about 7 km from the center of Kenya's capital. Cases of animals escaping and wandering into the megacity of over 4 million people have been recorded before. In December 2019, a lion mauled a man to death outside the park. In March 2016, another big cat was shot dead after attacking and injuring nearby residents.

In February 2016, two lions roamed all day through Kibera, a densely populated urban slum, before returning to the national park. An estimated 2,500 lions live in Kenya, according to the 2021 national wildlife survey.

An Khang (According to Phys.org )

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