08/06/2021
Probably you've heard about the 5 Cheetah Coalition in Maasai Mara, famous branded TANO BORA
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M58 – great hunter, he was a leader of a group for almost 3,5 years. Often, he displayed a reverse aggression by attacking the male with the dark tip of a tail (M73). During last few months, he had been often attacked by his coalition-mates and recently, one of his testicle was removed due to a serious injury. It is proposed to name him Olpadan, meaning “Sharp Shooter” in Maa.
M70 – always follows the others, does not initiate activities but readily participate in all – from hunting to fighting. It is proposed to name him “Leboo” meaning “The one who is always within a group” in Maa.
M71 – was always together with M70 until recently, when started challenging the leader’s right to supremacy in the group by attacking him. He became a decision maker, good hunter and often leads the group. It is proposed to name him “Olaretoni” meaning “Supporter, assistant” in Maa.
M72 – a male who always plays a role of a peacemaker, protecting the attacked coalition-mates, especially a male with the dark tail (M73). He is a decision maker, good hunter and successful in mating. It is proposed to name him “Olarishani” meaning “Judge” in Maa.
M73 – a male with the dark tip of a tail, was in the lowest position in the group, often attached by a leader of a group (M58) and protected by a “peacemaker” (M72). He was working hard to gain respect of the coalition-mates, and now raised his rank. He is a good hunter and successful in mating. It is proposed to name him Olonyok meaning “The One who puts efforts to achieve better results” in Maa.
Courtesy of Cheetah Project - Mara
