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.
In my next to last submission highlighting our South African safari, I present to you a series on the "King of the Beasts." There are several prides and coalitions in Mala Mala that are presently all jockeying for dominance and position. Unlike lions seen in zoos with their beautiful manes and clean pristine faces, these lions have heavily scarred faces that reflect the difficult and often hostile life they lead in their struggle to survive while fighting off competitors. The older the lion, the more you can see the struggles of his life all over his face. The wild is not easy on these animals and being able to observe them in the wild is eye-opening.