Kopa - Well, my version of him at least.
His head shape is fail :|
Anywho, my version of Kopa is not killed by Zira or whatever theory you have. In fact, my Kopa lives a normal happy life until his 4th year. Kopa falls ill with a runny nose and an upset stomach, excessive drooling and labored breathing to begin with but his illness progresses into something much more terrible. Kopa's jaw soon began to twitch almost like he was chewing gum, then he started to have grand mal seizures, he'd drop to the ground and his body would jerk repeatedly for what seemed like hours to the pride but in reality it was only minutes.
His nervous system quickly degenerated as Kopa's illness progressed. He acquired more severe seizures, paralysis, reduction in sight and incoordination. It proved to be the death of him in the end.
Kopa was struck down with Canine Distemper Virus and it has occurred in lions in recent years.
Diseases in Lions
Lion with CDV - WARNING: Video may cause distress to some viewers, so discretion is advised.


Nice pic though!