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Marozi

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Painted illustration: spotted lion in Kenyan highland grass
AI rendition based on witness descriptions, not an actual photo.

A spotted lion-like cat sighted in Kenya in the early 20th century.

Disputed Verdict: The consensus recorded in 1963 was a spotted color morph of known lions, though the skins never settled it.

Region
Africa · Kenya
First reports
Early 20th century

Key sightings

Best evidence

Skins are inconclusive.

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