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RE: Lions in South-Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia - Spalea - 05-19-2020
James Tyrrell : " This male and his brothers defined most of my guiding career.
At the time I didn’t appreciate just how lucky we were to have male lions roaring all around camp pretty much 5 out of 7 nights a week, but now realise how fortunate I was to have been at Londolozi during that era.
I’m sure another big coalition will provide a similar spectacle in the future, but just to have been there for the tenure of one such group of males was a thrill. "
RE: Lions in South-Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia - Spalea - 05-22-2020
Herman Singh Heer: " Hypnosis "
RE: Lions in South-Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia - Spalea - 05-23-2020
Mark Bumbleton: " Poised and powerful.
I really love photographing male Lions, I find the characters of each one so different and so expressive, telling a story of their past.
This is the dominant male of Zimanga, the same Lion who killed the Hyena in a previous photo of mine. *"
* See the link: https://wildfact.com/forum/topic-felids-interactions-interspecific-conflicts?page=68
at #1014
RE: Lions in South-Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia - Spalea - 05-25-2020
" An older lioness shows no fear as she furiously defends a young member of her pride from the attentions of a male. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa © Marta Nieto Aicart "
RE: Lions in South-Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia - Spalea - 05-25-2020
James Tyrrell: " Winter mornings in the bush, juuuust as the sun crests the horizon, gloves and beanies, breath misting in the chill air, flask of coffee at hand... this is most guides’ favourite part of the year. . "
RE: Lions in South-Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia - Spalea - 05-25-2020
James Souchon: " ***WARNING! Not for sensitive viewers!*** The most intense and exciting sighting I have ever had! We were watching sleeping lions close to a waterhole when out of the blue a hyena chased a kudu bull towards the waters edge. They didn’t notice the lions and the lions took the opportunity to stalk them. They charged the kudu and chased it into the middle of the waterhole before catching it! It was at this point I was able to compose myself enough to start videoing! "
James Souchon: " PART 2: we sat watching these two male lions try and feed on the kudu in the water before they managed to drag it out onto dry land. Two lionesses who had been with the males watched from the waters edge in eager anticipation at the chance of a meal. We eventually left the lions late in the evening after 4 hours of incredible viewing. It was a night we would never forget. "
James Souchon: " As darkness descended these two male lions tried to feed on a submerged kudu bull that they had killed earlier in a waterhole. The aggression in the picture was directed at two lionesses at the waters edge who were attempting to wade towards them in order to try and feed as well. This sighting will be remembered for a very long time! "
RE: Lions in South-Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia - Spalea - 05-26-2020
James Souchon: " One of the dominant male lions on Londolozi at the moment. He is often seen in the company of his brother as well as a large pride of lions known as the Ntsevu Pride. "
RE: Lions in South-Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia - Spalea - 05-27-2020
Jens Cullmann: " ‘Belly first’ ... Lions and other predators go for the softest parts of their prey once they have them. Generally, it will be the belly. As crude as it is to watch, there is no second thoughts once the tackling has been done and this heavily pregnant female gemsbok falls to the strongest predator. "
RE: Lions in South-Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia - Spalea - 05-27-2020
Wim van den Heever: " Portrait of a King "
RE: Lions in South-Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia - Spalea - 05-27-2020
Peet Strydom: " Future King. "
RE: Lions in South-Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia - Spalea - 05-30-2020
" Stairway to heaven .... ??! *"
*: Led Zeppelin's song...
RE: Lions in South-Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia - Spalea - 06-02-2020
Michael Laubscher: " What is it about mist that makes it so magical and irresistible to photographers?
Whether you are photographing wildlife or landscapes, mist has the potential to add mood and a touch of mystery to your photographs."
RE: Lions in South-Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia - Spalea - 06-03-2020
Michael Laubscher: " Use natural shadows to your advantage.
They create a dramatic mood that will in turn make your viewers feel the dramatic essence of your subject. "
RE: Lions in South-Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia - Spalea - 06-05-2020
Jens Cullmann: " ‘Check your fluids’ ... a old lioness drinking and watching. Lions will drink water every day if available, but when times are tough they can go 4 to 5 days without drinking obtaining fluids from the contents of their prey. "
RE: Lions in South-Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia - Spalea - 06-06-2020
Matt Yardley: " Repost - Calling the King... "