There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
This boys eye has to bother him. You can see how swollen it is. Poor guy. Some lions you can see loose sight and the eye isn't swollen and some, like this Biyamiti male, his eye is almost double in size.
Although the eye sure does bother him, it probably won't stop him from being a succesful pride male, he and 2 brothers (one of which is also half-blind) have been dominant over the natal pride of famous N'waswitshaka males. They've sired more then a dozen cubs if I remember correctly