Lions from Botswana

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Pie_aerts: " Happy World Lion Day!

I’ll never forget my first night in Africa, right in the middle of the Okavango Delta, when only a single sheet of canvas separated us from a roaring lion. A moment that has forever been etched in my memory, sending shivers down my spine straight into my soul. Or that other first time, when I witnessed a big male lion singlehandedly kill a wildebeest, or the first time another lion walked past our vehicle, just inches away, making brief eye contact before walking off.
After all those years of photographing around the world, nothing ever made me feel more alive than being in the presence of the King of Africa. But their future looks bleak. With only 20.000 left in the wild, out of a staggering 200.000 just decades ago, we are currently witnessing the demise of a true icon, the decease of the most majestic animal that has ever walked the earth.
I know its wishful thinking, but when every person on earth got the opportunity once in their lifetime, to spend a full week in the African bush, in the presence of these majestic creatures, I’m sure their future would look promising.
Do you want to support lion conservation this #WorldLionDay , then visit @printsforwildlife and get yourself a beautiful print. 100% of the proceeds are going to @africanparksnetwork . They are currently protecting lions in 11 parks under their management. Your support will have a direct impact on the future of these incredible cats.
Swipe for a full set of amazing encounters over the last few years. What’s your favorite image? "

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