The African Lion: Local wildlife photographers capture southern, east Africa’s top safari destinations

Daily Maverick · 🇿🇦 public South Africa · Aug 11, 2026 · 432 words · By Roger; Pat de la Harpe

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The African Lion by Roger and Pat de la Harpe.

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The African Lion by Roger and Pat de la Harpe.

Why it matters

(Photo: Flyleaf Publishing and Distribution) Dive Deeper Speed Read Listen Dive Deeper Created by South African wildlife photographers Roger and Pat de la Harpe, The African Lion is a wildlife coffee table book celebrating one of Africa’s most iconic…

Common ground

It features more than 100 photos captured across southern and east Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

Follow-up questions

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Masai lion or East African lion (Panthera leo massaica / Panthera leo nubica)?
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Masai lion or East African lion (Panthera leo massaica / Panthera leo nubica)”

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The evidence provides information on the Maasai people and the subspecies Panthera leo melanochaita (Southern and East African lion), but does not explicitly link the name 'Masai lion' to the specific scientific names 'Panthera leo massaica' or 'Panthera leo nubica'.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The lion (Panthera leo) is a large cat of the genus Panthera, currently ranging only in Sub-Saharan Africa and India. It has a muscular, broad-chested body; a short, rounded head; round ears; and a da…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lion

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Panthera leo melanochaita is a lion subspecies in Southern and East Africa. In this part of Africa, lion populations are regionally extinct in Lesotho, Djibouti and Eritrea, and are threatened by loss…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panthera_leo_melanochaita

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Tsavo Man-Eaters were a pair of large man-eating male lions in the Tsavo region of Kenya, which were responsible for the deaths of many construction workers on the Kenya-Uganda Railway between Mar…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsavo_Man-Eaters

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Claim 2: “The African Lion is releasing in the middle of August and is available at a retail price of R850.”

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The provided evidence does not contain any information regarding the release date or retail price of the book 'The African Lion'.

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web search NEUTRAL — African Survival Stories explores Hadzabe tribal life, traditional hunting, African hunter gatherers, survival skills, indigenous culture, wildlife knowledge, and traditions passed down through genera…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHNgsp9dAts

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web search NEUTRAL — F ew animals are more synonymous with the African savannah than the lion. With its muscular stride and ferocious roar, it has long been a symbol of strength, courage, and nobility. As an apex predator…
https://nautil.us/the-tiny-ant-and-the-mighty-lion-512340

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https://www.buildcores.com/

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Claim 3: “African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana)”

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Wikipedia and Britannica explicitly confirm that the African bush elephant is scientifically classified as Loxodonta africana.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana), also known as the African savanna elephant, is a species of elephant native to sub-Saharan Africa and the largest living terrestrial animal, with fully …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_bush_elephant

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — African elephants are members of the genus Loxodonta comprising two living elephant species, the African bush elephant (L. africana) and the smaller African forest elephant (L. cyclotis). Both are soc…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_elephant

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The African forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis) is an elephant species native to humid tropical forests in West Africa and the Congo Basin. It was first described in 1900. With an average shoulder he…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_forest_elephant

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Claim 4: “The Lion Management Forum will be supported with proceeds from the book.”

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While the 'Lion Management Forum (LiMF)' is confirmed to exist as an organization focused on management practices, there is no evidence in the provided text linking its funding to proceeds from the book 'The African Lion'.

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web search NEUTRAL — 4K wildlife video was created to show you the life of these beautiful wild cats in Africa, their relationship and environment. Enjoy the moment of unity with wild nature and soak in the views of Afric…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0CC8PwxsXw

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web search NEUTRAL — Since that low point, lions have returned to 47 South African reserves. Lions re-established themselves in two national parks, most recently in 2000 when they recolonised Mapungubwe National Park afte…
https://shadreyer.wordpress.com/2013/11/19/lions-in-the-cros…

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web search NEUTRAL — Management Plan for Lions[5]. The Lion Management Forum (LiMF) was formed to focus on the best management practices for these lions with the longer-term goal of increasing their conservation value thr…
https://internationalwildlifebond1.wordpress.com/2017/11/30/…

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Claim 5: “It features more than 100 photos captured across southern and east Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations.”

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While the existence of the book is confirmed, the specific detail about 'more than 100 photos' and the specific geographic range of the photos is not corroborated by the provided evidence snippets.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Barbary lion was a population of the lion subspecies Panthera leo leo. It was also called North African lion, Atlas lion, and Egyptian lion. It inhabited the mountains and deserts of the Maghreb i…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbary_lion

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Panthera leo leo is a lion subspecies present in West Africa, northern Central Africa and India. In West and Central Africa it is restricted to fragmented and isolated populations with a declining tra…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panthera_leo_leo

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Claim 6: “It is published by Flyleaf Publishing and Distribution.”

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The provided evidence does not mention Flyleaf Publishing and Distribution in relation to the book 'The African Lion'.

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web search NEUTRAL — A book is a written work of substantial length created by one or more authors. They can be distributed in various forms such as printed books, audiobooks, and electronic books (ebooks).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book

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web search NEUTRAL — Google Books: Find, Preview, and Read Books Online. Search the world's most comprehensive index of full-text books. Your library.
https://books.google.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Explore the world with Booking.com. Big savings on homes, hotels, flights, car rentals, taxis, and attractions – build your perfect trip on any budget.
https://www.booking.com/

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Claim 7: “Blue wildebeest, also called the common wildebeest, white-bearded wildebeest or brindled gnu (Connochaetes taurinus)”

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Multiple sources, including Wikipedia and iNaturalist, explicitly confirm that the blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) is also known as the common wildebeest, white-bearded wildebeest, or brindled gnu.

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web search NEUTRAL — The blue wildebeest, also called the common wildebeest, white-bearded gnu or brindled gnu, is a large antelope and one of the two species of wildebeest. It is placed in the genus Connochaetes and fami…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_wildebeest

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web search NEUTRAL — The blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus), also called the common wildebeest, white-bearded wildebeest or brindled gnu, is a large antelope and one of the two species of wildebeest.
https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/42280-Connochaetes-taurinus

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web search NEUTRAL — The blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus), also known as the white-bearded wildebeest, common wildebeest, or brindled gnu, is one of five species of African wildebeest. It is a herbivore primarily c…
https://www.discountafricanhunts.com/africananimals/blue-wil…

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Claim 8: “Created by South African wildlife photographers Roger and Pat de la Harpe, The African Lion is a wildlife coffee table book”

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Multiple web sources confirm Roger and Pat de la Harpe are South African wildlife photographers and that Roger de la Harpe authored a book titled 'In Search of the African Lion' (or 'The African Lion' as per the claim's context), which is described as a hardcover book with color photos.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The African Lion is a 1955 American documentary film directed by James Algar. It was released by Walt Disney Productions as part of its True-Life Adventures series. The film, which was shot over a 30-…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_African_Lion

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