This little Lion cub got itself into a cozy and safe position right under its mom.
It and its siblings where most interested in the turning wheels of the Green Mamba (my game drive vehicle) and moved a bit closer every time I moved the car. As soon as I stopped they lost interest and ran after mom.
What a sighting!
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… is ideal for portrait work.
Yesterday evening my gorgeous model – one of Thanda’s dominant males – cooperated well!
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… often depends on the point of view.
In this case the Zebra was unlucky to be singled out by the Lioness, but it was lucky to escape the attack.
The Lioness was lucky to find some prey to hunt, but she was very unlucky to miss her dinner!
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When I looked at this Lion image this old saying came to mind!
Have a good weekend 😊
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New baby Lions at Thanda Safari – during last night’s game drive.
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In the language of the Zulus the words for ‘King’ and for a ‘male Lion’ are one and the same: iNgonyama
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It is very exciting when Lions pass a safari vehicle during a night drive.
The cats are used to this passing in the night, but for first time safari guests it is an incredible experience!
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We went on game drive this afternoon to find Elephants, but we got much more. As we left the Thanda Safari Lodge we encountered two male Lions and when we stopped to watch a few Warthogs and Impalas we spotted a large male Leopard hunting. After this very special encounter we continued on our Elephant quest and almost immediately ran into a White Rhino. And towards the end of the drive we finally found the long-noses.
What a day! The Big Five on one drive.
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These two were mating for a while now (as Lions do every 20-30 min for a few days). And the male’s brother is always nearby, but in a respectful distance to the mating couple.
Yesterday afternoon I observed the scene for a few hours and realized that the female was trying to get closer to the second – non mating – brother, but got pushed off by her possessive mate as soon as she tried to move into the submissive brothers direction.
Lion family life live!
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