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Lions from Botswana
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For other lions in Southeast Africa (the region which includes Botswana), see this thread.
The fabulous King #Sekekama strides across the marsh in Savuti, Botswana
Credit: Mykal Dutton Taken in March 2019 & Posted in January 2020.  *This image is copyright of its original author
Beverly Joubert: " Eyes on the prize. With his magnificent mane outspread, and wearing a look of determination reserved for big cats, this dominant male closed in on a rival that was intent on usurping his seat at the head of the pride. Territorial scuffles are common among males as younger cats look to fight for top rank. But overthrowing this king will be no easy feat. "
Valentin Pacaut: " The king on his land.
Chobe National Park, Botswana. After a big rain in the early morning, this beautiful lion stood up from the bush, where the rest of the pride was staying nearby a kill, and went to drink carefully. On the way back, he saw hyenas coming, smelling the carrion. "
Valentin Pacaut: " Everything the light touches ...! Chobe National Park, Botswana "
Valentin Pacaut: " Lioness eating an elephant. Okavango delta, Botswana. We first smelt it, and then found this incredible scene. A pride of about 30 lions eating an elephant carcass found nearby Xini Lagoon, in Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana, during sunset. Lions were all around. This lioness chose the trunk. "
Beverly Joubert: " She paused momentarily to acknowledge us before resuming her duty as playmate to an exuberant cub. It’s a privilege to be privy to these intimate moments in the lives of lions; to be able to witness a playful pounce that will later become a deadly strike, or to see a stern swat from mom that warns her cub that he’s crossed a line. Every moment is a learning experience for the youngster as he preps for life in the vast and sometimes ruthless Botswana floodplains."
Valentin Pacaut: " Lion through the leaves
Chobe National Park, Botswana. This young lion was following another male and female that were mating for several days. Trying his chance! Hiding behind the leaves and tall grasses, he stared at me for a little while! "
Valentin Pacaut: " Young male along Chobe River
Chobe National Park, Botswana. This young lion is part of a pride of about 15 lions. Their territory is along the Chobe River in Chobe National Park. At sunset, just found that boy with other young lions resting nearby their prey. "
Valentin Pacaut: " When you feel like a prey!
Chobe National Park, Botswana. This young lion was actually following another male and female that were mating for several days. Trying his chance! Hiding behind the leaves and tall grasses, he stared at me for a little while! "
Valentin Pacaut: " First lights and a lion
Early morning Chobe National Park, Botswana.This beautiful lion was alone just next to the carcass of a young elephant, in the shade of trees and bushes along the Chobe river, at dawn. The first rays of sun appeared and illuminated its face. "
Dereck Joubert : " That distinctive lip curl … The flehmen response (from the German word meaning ‘to twist one’s mouth’) is all about sensory investigation. The action transmits scents and pheromones up to the Jacobson’s organ – and in cats, it’s especially finely tuned. Even in felines of the domesticated sort, it boasts around 30 different types of sensory receptors. The olfactory clues this provides are essential for mating, marking territory and communication. "
(04-15-2020, 12:08 PM)Spalea Wrote: Dereck Joubert : " That distinctive lip curl … The flehmen response (from the German word meaning ‘to twist one’s mouth’) is all about sensory investigation. The action transmits scents and pheromones up to the Jacobson’s organ – and in cats, it’s especially finely tuned. Even in felines of the domesticated sort, it boasts around 30 different types of sensory receptors. The olfactory clues this provides are essential for mating, marking territory and communication. " That's a common cat.
Beverly Joubert: " Tracking lions can be a considerable feat. Although the cats usually stick to a defined territory, their movements can be difficult to predict, especially after heavy rains when prey species are dispersed and the lions may wander further than expected. "
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