[1][2] The coalition became infamous for their sheer power and strength in taking over and dominating an area of approximately 70,000 ha (170,000 acres).
[3] At its peak, the coalition consisted of six males: the leader Makulu (also spelled as Makhulu),[4] Rasta (also known as Dreadlocks), Scar, Pretty Boy, Kinky Tail and Mr. T.[5] The Mapogo coalition originated from Mala Mala from what was called the "Eyrefield Pride" (Sparta Pride) and moved into the Western Sector in 2006.
As they grew in size and experience, they were able to take down large prey such as hippos, young rhinos, and even giraffes.
They were the dominant male coalition of Sabi Sand and killed more than 100 lions from the neighbouring prides during their rule.
However, in June 2010, a coalition of five male lions named the Majingilanes entered in Mapogo territory to take over.
In a buffalo hunt, Kinky Tail and Mr. T were able to isolate the youngest of Majingilane males who was on lookout and began chasing him.
The Majingilane male tried to fight back, and did manage to injure both Mr. T in the nose, and Kinky Tail in his paw.
Eventually Kinky Tail and Mr. T managed to break the 5th Majingilane lion's spine and he was left immobilized and mortally wounded .
The Majingilanes managed to successfully snap Kinky Tail's spine, thus immobilizing him and leaving him with no chance of survival.
Mr. T eventually arrived and attempted to rescue and fight off the Majingilanes, but was outnumbered and outmaneuvered and forced to flee.
Field guides were afraid the 4 would chase him off and kill him, but instead they welcomed him back and he managed to peacefully coexist with the other 4 again.
His brothers did nothing to stop him and Mr. T quickly began mating with the pride females; taking over the coalition as the new king of the west.
Around the same time, Scar left the game reserve and was shot by locals shortly after, cutting the Mapogos down to just 3 members: Makulu (13), Pretty Boy (11) and Mr. T(Either 9 or 10).
The four Selatis would attack him in a consistent pattern of distracting Mr. T from the front to allow them to flank him, bite his spine and maul him for about 20 seconds.
[16] Daniel Huertas directed the documentary Brothers in Blood: The Lions of Sabi Sand, which was released in 2015 in the UK.