There were four T families in Amboseli, the TA Family, TB Family, TC Family and TD Family. They were once all consistent residents of the Park in the earlier years of the study, but nowadays they can often be found in the other areas such as the Kimana Sanctuary area. These families changed their range after the deaths of the matriarchs (oldest females who lead the family). The leader of the TA family was Torn Ear, the leader of the TB Family was Tania, the leader of the TC family was Slit Ear and the leader of the final family, TD was Teresia. Tania of the TB Family died and with no other females to continue the TB Family no longer exists. The three remaining T families are doing well though. The TA Family is now led by Tonie, the TC family is led by Tabitha and the TD family follow Theodora.