Got this lion on my camera. Pretty darn cool. I've gotten multiple lions the last 2 years but this would be the 1st one that's got some state sponsored bling.
I spoke to the local biologist. I didn't get any pictures to specifically ID the cat, but it's part of a study that started 5 years ago. Collars were installed over a 4 year period, so that collar is anywhere from 1-5 years old. Most have fallen off by now or the batteries have died. He did get pictures of another collared adult tom from earlier this year in a neighboring unit. I think this ones a female.