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.
"We have spent a couple of days trying to track the Southern Pride, but with no luck, despite seeing their tracks. Our luck changed this morning as mom was found lying close to a road, and her two cubs playing close by.
At this stage of the lion cubs’ lives, they are gaining experience and helping their mother to hunt already. As we witnessed with our guests today, when they came across a warthog the female stood still and the cubs followed suit - wagging of tails and ear flapping was their way of communicating; and they headed off in different directions, circling their prey. As the cubs chased, the mother was waiting at the right position but unfortunately the warthog ran the other way. Even though they could not make a kill, the cubs have definitely improved their skills and eventually will make kills without the help of their mother."
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Beautiful to see these females drinking together. You can see that the mother's head is slightly bigger than her two 2.2 years old daughters at the moment.