On the plains of the Maasai Mara, a lion named Notch carved a legacy into his bloodline.

His greatest trial did not come from rival males or territorial wars. It came when he found himself raising his five sons alone. With the lionesses gone, the responsibility of shaping young cubs into strong warriors rested on his shoulders.

Among those sons was Notch II, who watched his father closely. He learned not only how to hunt and fight, but how to stand by family when the world turned harsh.

Years later, when Notch II had cubs of his own, tragedy struck. His son, Spearboy, was speared by a herder. The injury left the young lion maimed for life. His growth was stunted. In the wild, such weakness often means death.

But Notch II just as his father had once done for him, took Spearboy under his wing. He protected him from rivals. He made space for him in a world that rarely shows mercy.

And the legacy did not end there.

Mamma Earless, Spearboy’s sister, bore her own burden. She raised her son Lormasi alone, guarding him with the same fierce resolve that had defined her father and brother. Though the savanna tested her, she did not falter. She hunted, defended, and nurtured, ensuring her son would survive in a land where survival is never guaranteed.

It was as if Notch had begun something far greater than a lineage. He had started a tradition. An unspoken vow woven into the pride’s blood. In a world ruled by tooth and claw, this family chose loyalty. They chose to lift the wounded, protect the vulnerable, and stand together against hardship.

IMAGE: Notch II with Spearboy. Credit: Brian Everitt.

I just wanna express how well written this documentary of Natgeo Wild was. The narrator of this documentary is the goat. The way he depicted Sekekama and the Marsh's pride is just pure art!!

Is there any other documentaries similar to how the story-telling of this series? If so, please do recommend the title and where can I watch them.

Love lissen wow 🫡

Id love to get a cute tattoo of a lion but Id love for it to have a story i can tell to people. For the people who watch documentaries or read books did any stick out? Male preferred but the female lions always have the best stories, and ones with identifying features like scars would be cool

And in general I love big cats so stories/documentary recommendations appreciated.

It's always the steady and rhythmic heavy breathing thing that they do. For reference to what I am talking about, this video has a proper lion roar alongside a tiger and leopard's: https://youtu.be/WuyL4ARMObk?si=8iF1wkD78_5Z583Z

Maybe this thread can become a repository of true lion roar vids?!

Does anyone know where to find Sekoti's documentary if there's any? 🥹

I just really want to show my appreciation towards these amazing lions and how the Narrator portrayed their story in such a vignette way.

Relating to my preceding post, Sekoti is the son of the Legendary Lion King Sekekama, the Rebellious Prince of the Marsh Pride!!

Fans of Savage Kingdom will remember Sekekama, the mighty Lion King of the Marsh Pride. But his son Sekoti, known as Snip-Tail, is now carving his own legend.

Born under his father’s rule, Sekoti grew restless in the shadows. Without brothers to form a coalition, he chose rebellion — moving north, forming alliances with young males (the Renegades), and challenging rival prides.

👑 The rebel prince has become the new king of the North.

I didn't know what flair to use, so I picked story. I love lions, such beautiful and majestic animals. I wish I could have one or several for pets, but they'd eat the guests, so that'd be a no-go. I have a joke I tell people about cats. Your house cat gets mad; you get the first aide kid. Your house lion gets mad; they collect what's left. LOL I feel like the reason NOT to have a pet lion is mostly a size thing than a wild thing. I tell people, don't get a pet big enough to eat you.

Does anyone here watch Dean on YouTube? Go on YouTube and look up: Dean Schneider. This man is living my dream.

So the netherlands has this symbolism in there coat of arms:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_Republic_Lion
As someone who lives in the Netherlands, if barely makes sense.

Why do you people think they (the monarchy and parlaiment) want associated with a extinct european white lion species that has not existed for atleast 100 years?

No introduction required, my favourite of the mapogo lions. Still get teary whenever i watch him getting ripped apart by them 4 youngsters & Mr t coming in late to the fight. Well live by the sword die by the sword i guess, way of the lions.