Lion pictures and videos

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The 4 large male lions we witnessed dominating the Ngorongoro Crater in February this year (2014), are truly beautiful specimens.  The 5 resident crater lion prides have lost some of their dominance over the last few years due to inbreeding, and it is hoped that these interlopers will improve the gene pool.  All these shots were taken after killing a cape buffalo, but before they got to enjoy the fruits of their efforts because the buffalo herd returned to chase the lions off the kill. That experience is documented in a previous blog post The Kings of the Serengeti Challenged .
 

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The Killer of the Marauding Lions with a bloody face going to chase off the buffalo herd in the Ngorongoro Crater – Copyright © William Cowger

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Marauder returning after chasing off local lioness – Copyright © William Cowger photo safari & workshop

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Marauding Lion Returning to the Kill after chasing off a local lioness – Copyright © William Cowger in the Ngorongoro Crater – Photo Safari & Workshop 2014-01 Tanzania

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Marauding Lions waiting to eat – Copyright © William Cowger in the Ngorongoro Crater – Photo Safari & Workshop 2014-01 Tanzania

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Father & Son Marauding Lions bonding in the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania

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Father & Son Marauding Lions bonding in the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania

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Father & Son Marauding Lions Looking Hungry in the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania – Copyright © William Cowger

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3 of 4 Marauding Male Lions on way to eat – Copyright © William Cowger in the Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania – Photo Safari & Workshop 2014-01 Reply