The fate of Orkitok, one of the most iconic lions of the Maasai Mara, has stirred confusion and concern among global wildlife enthusiasts, conservationists, and tour operators, amid conflicting reports about whether the lion is dead or still alive.
The lion, believed to have spent his final days in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, is said by some to have succumbed to injuries after a territorial fight.
Others insist the lion is still alive, though in declining health.
The lack of an official statement from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and Maasai Mara reserve management has only deepened speculation.
