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Anja Denker Wildlife Photography and Visual Art:
Nothing more beautiful than a lion.....  *This image is copyright of its original author
All photo credits and all information credits: Sean Braine Photography
"A couple of Lion cubs near Okondeka in Etosha Np, Namibia" February 2013  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author "This old lady has very obviously had her own fair share of hunts in Etosha NP, Namibia" April 2013  *This image is copyright of its original author "The reality of the struggle to survive in the wild. We spent about an hour and a half with 2 lioness and 2 cubs feeding on a freshly killed Burchell's zebra right next to the road. Unfortunately it wasnt easy photographically as there were quite a few sticks/shrubs in the way but a lovely sighting none the less. This was taken in Etosha Np last week on a 8 day Namibian tour." June 2013  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author "Mating lions @ Ombika, Etosha NP, Namibia" August 2013  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author
Africa Photography:
When he spotted the jackal at his catch he did not hesitate and got up and ran off to chase them away....  *This image is copyright of its original author
Margot Raggett Photography:
Dawn Patrol, Maasai Mara  *This image is copyright of its original author
 
Tesni Ward Photography:
This terribly handsome boy was my standout favourite Lion to photograph during my two weeks in Africa. He was a gentle giant around the numerous cubs in the pride, letting them steal his food or clamber over him without any sign of aggression or irritation.  *This image is copyright of its original author
Photo and information credits: Deon De Villiers - SafaGraphics
"An incredible week spent in the Okavango Delta as I settle into my new life here in Botswana. And just when you think you have witnessed the weirdest of weird; like strawberry leopard and colourful crimson-breasted shrike aberrations; along comes a lioness sporting a striking and notable mane. Yep this female lion rules her pride with the power of a king, and frequents the floodplains around Wilderness Safari's Mombo Camp - one of Africa's hottest wildlife destinations...!"  *This image is copyright of its original author
Gurcharan Roopra:
The New King Sam asserting his dominance!-Nairobi National Park  *This image is copyright of its original author
Rivalry between lions…
We set out for an early morning safari in the northern part of the South Luangwa National Park, Zambia. Picking up the sight of vultures dropping onto the ground in the distance, we headed towards them, hoping that perhaps the resident Mwamba lion pride had killed something the night before. Indeed they had – we quickly found all 19 of the pride (including 2 males) feeding on a fresh buffalo carcass. The pride are well known for preying on buffalo and they have many battle scars to show for it. They had killed the buffalo in a large area of long grass so it was hard to see the individuals but we eventually accounted for all 19. Suddenly, while most were feeding, several of the pride stood up and stared intently across the river. We followed their gaze with binoculars and couldn’t see anything initially, but eventually spotted two male lions from a neighbouring pride walking along the top of the opposite river bank. They appeared interested in the buffalo kill and the females feeding on it but they looked young and we assumed that they were aware of how unevenly matched they would be if they challenged the males with the large pride. Some of the pride began to call to affirm territorial claim and the young males on the opposite bank lay down, apparently thinking again about approaching. The pride continued to feed. Soon enough though, one of the young males began to move again and descended the river bank and waded across the river towards us. This drew considerable attention from the whole pride who stopped feeding and watched his approach carefully. At this point, the intruder was still 400m from the buffalo carcass. After reaching dry land, the youngster pranced along the bank, feigning indifference at the 19 pairs of eyes glowering at him. About 300m from the main pride, he lay down on the sand close to the water and waited. One of the pride males started to walk towards him, but approaching from behind, apparently stalking the younger lion. Of course, the youngster was more than aware of his presence but chose to lie still. Barely believing what we were seeing, the young male allowed the larger pride male to stalk right up to him, reacting only when the attacker was almost on top of him.  *This image is copyright of its original author It was over in about 10 seconds, but the photos show that it was not merely a ritual – the youngster was rolled on his back and the older male picked up some cuts on his face – but soon the pride male had re-established his claim and was pursuing the other down the sand.  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author With the roars of 18 other lions deafening us from behind, we watched as they ran for around 1km before the intruder re-crossed the river and disappeared. The pride male was panting heavily but returned to the pride – who had gone back to eating!  *This image is copyright of its original author When the river levels are low, as they are in the Luangwa during the dry season, animals cross the river daily to reach new feeding grounds and challenge territorial claims. In this case, I think the youngster was aware that he was no match for the larger lion, but was perhaps testing the boundaries and the dominant male’s strength. Without challenging him, the younger males will never know when it’s their time to take over and claim the breeding rights to the 17 females! http://blog.africageographic.com/africa-geographic-blog/wildlife/wildlife-and-nature/rivalry-between-lions/
David Lloyd Wildlife Photography:
For a Lifetime  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author
Paras Chandaria Wildlife Photography:
One of the most majestic Male Lions I have ever seen. This Sand River male was just a powerhouse. We had seen some zebra across the river and they looked like they wanted to cross the river. We waited behind some trees so not to disturb them. Then I saw this big male lion just run across the road and towards the river. The zebras had now started to cross the river and approach our side. The male lion jumped and grabbed the young zebra. It was a matter of seconds and the zebra was down. What a fabulous male. The King Of the Sand River Pride.  *This image is copyright of its original author
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