×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Home To Bold Columnists
★★★★ - on Play Store
Read on the App

'Scarface': End of an era as iconic lion dies aged 14 at Masai Mara

'Scarface' died on Friday at around 1pm around Mosiara. [Courtesy]

An iconic lion nicknamed 'Scarface' has died of old age after ruling the Masai Mara Game Reserve jungle for 14 years.

The lion that derived its name from the scar on top of its right eye was one of the most recognizable cats and a darling to big game lovers.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in