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.
Credits to Villiers Steyn & Lance Van de Vyver, At Close Quarters - Djuma.
We found three male lions fast asleep on the sand. These are not the resident territorial males but a new coalition to the area known as the AVOCA Males. We spent a short time with them before hearing that a male leopard had been seen nearby that had disappeared.
We spent 30 minutes trying to help relocate the leopard but the lush grass made this difficult and we decided to head back to the lions before dark. We managed to get some back-lit shots of the lions as they slowly woke up, yawned and stretched. After a good hour with the lions we headed back to camp for a well deserved dinner.