Biography
The Kenya Wildlife Service described Loonkito in 2021 as a "legendary feline warrior" having defended his territory for more than a decade. At the age of 19, Loonkito was speared to death by Maasai herders near Olkelunyiet village for preying on livestock. Nine other lions were killed by herders during the week across the Amboseli National Park, following attacks on livestock. Loonkito was believed to be the world's oldest lion, as most lions live to around 13.References
See also
* Killing of Cecil the lion 2004 animal births 2023 animal deaths Fauna of Kenya Individual wild animals Individual lions Individual animals in Kenya {{Kenya-stub