UPDATE: Casper the white lion is roaring well and free of anthrax
There were injuries above Casper’s right eye and in his mouth.
In its latest press release, South African National Parks (SANParks) spokesperson JP Louw confirmed that Casper the white lion is not infected with anthrax, after a photo of him with a swollen face was shared on the ‘Latest Sightings – Kruger’ Facebook group.
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“SANParks confirms that Casper was located and examined, resulting in anthrax and a snake bite being ruled out,” Louw said.
Louw added that Casper is in good condition, but had injuries above his right eye and in his mouth, likely from being bitten by another lion.
“These injuries are also the cause of the infection and swelling of his face,” he explained.
Casper is between 11 and 12 years old and one of two remaining males from a coalition of four brothers, two of whom have died.
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“Casper the lion was looking really bad yesterday and when we saw him later in the day it looked like the field rangers were working on him. Then on our way back today we saw him again walking a lot better.”
H1-4, 10km N of Satara
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Tinged by Vicki… pic.twitter.com/5nTGsAIdZW— Kruger Sightings (@LatestKruger) August 14, 2025
SANParks said the coalition has been taken over by two younger, stronger males in the Satara area.
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(SS from @elize_roets on FB) pic.twitter.com/EGWEA56SW4— Susanne (@susmeds71) August 14, 2025
