The Rumors of Jericho the Lion’s Death Were Greatly Exaggerated-Cecil’s Pal Alive and Well

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It’s true, or should I say it’s no longer true: Jericho is alive, and is not dead.  That’s Jericho the Lion, originally reported as the late Cecil the Lion’s brother, which isn’t the case, was not shot and killed by a trophy hunter, and there’s no evidence that he has harmed any of Cecil’s cubs.

Jericho the lion, right, seen here fighting with Cecil last year. Pic courtesy npr.org.  Read more at http://madmikesamerica.com
Jericho the lion, right, seen here fighting with Cecil last year. Pic courtesy npr.org. Read more at http://madmikesamerica.com

(Newser) Wildlife authorities in Zimbabwe today dismissed a report of the shooting death of a male lion who was a companion of Cecil, a well-known lion killed by an American hunter.

The Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority released a photograph of the lion named Jericho that it said was taken this morning.

A statement from the authority said Jericho “is still alive and being monitored” by Brent Stapelkamp, who is following Jericho’s movements with the help of a satellite collar on the lion.

The Facebook page of a group called the Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force said yesterday that Jericho was killed.

Cecil’s killing sparked an international outcry. Zimbabwean authorities called it an illegal hunt. Stapelkamp said Cecil and Jericho oversaw two prides together.

The statement from the wildlife authority said the two lions were partners in a “coalition” but were not related.

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