Tell me about the ancestors of the Selati male coalition of lions, their names, the area which they control and the list of prides which they sired.

 

 The Selati male coalition of lions were born around late 2007 and early 2008 in two separate litters of the Southern Pride1. They were originally five strong when they came of age1. The coalition is sometimes also referred to as the Southern Coalition1.

The Selati males took over the territory of the Mapogo Coalition1. After a battle in March 2012, they were successful in fatally striking down Mr. T., a member of the Mapogo Coalition1. However, by then, the Selati males were only four in number1. One of the Selati males was hunted down and killed in one of the coalition’s first encounters with the equally fierce Majingilane1.

In the months following their triumph over the Mapogos, the Selati males held out and held their own, carving out a sizeable territory1. They sired numerous cubs along the way with both the Ximhungwe and Othawa prides1. Many believe that they are contenders for the throne for some of Sabi Sands’ most prized territory1.

As for the specific names of the Selati males, one of them was officially called Selati Male No. 2, but he was also known as Hank1. The other three Selati Coalition brothers were similarly named Selati Males No. 1, 3, and 41.

Please note that male coalitions are typically made up of brothers or cousins, although some also include unrelated males2. The foremost reason male lions form coalitions is to compete with other male lions for mates2.