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Xihamham the king of the Shishangaan Lion Pride is dead

Xihamham, the old Shishangaan Male and Father of Casper The White Lion and Brothers are dead. According to a Singita Guide, Garry Bruce: https://www.instagram.com/garryinthewild/ "A eight-year reign of dominance has come to an end. The old Shishangaan male lion, or "Xihamham,” as he is known, was severely injured and will likely die from his injuries. The Trichardt male lions grew in confidence over the last week, which resulted in this morning's fight over territory in the northern parts of the @singita_ concession. The king died fighting—an honorable death. His legendary status will live on." History: There were only two remaining 'old' Shishangaan males: Xihamham and his brother. They are no longer the pride males of the Shishangaan pride but are still known as the 'Shishangaan males'. They were born around 2008–2009 (depending on the litter). They were seven brothers in their nomadic days in 2013 (now only this one is still alive). The two now control Mananga and Mountain Pride. This Mananga pride is estimated to be 19 strong when all together, according to a head count that was done recently, which included six lionesses and thirteen sub-adults and cubs. The Kumana males took over the Shishangaan pride, but only one remains now. He was having some competition from a younger male known as the Maputo male. After a few fights, they landed up forming a coalition and are still dominant over the Shishangaan pride. Two members of the Shishangaan male coalition, one of which was Xihamham, have been seen on a number of occasions with the Mananga pride feeding and have on occasion been seen wandering the 'Singita Concession' as a pair, ensuring no intruders enter their northern territory. Xihamham, or "Old Grumpy," was the father of Casper, the White Lion, and his brothers. The king is dead. Long live the new kings, Casper and his Shish brothers!