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Daddy Lion And The Boys Playing

The black maned lion is almost peculiar to the Kalahari area of Botswana. We were fortunate enough to come upon a pride with the male leader, 5 cubs, and 4 fema...
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The black maned lion is almost peculiar to the Kalahari area of Botswana. We were fortunate enough to come upon a pride with the male leader, 5 cubs, and 4 females. It was barely sunrise and the pride was returning from a nighttime kill of a wildebeest and feed. They were heading in for a well earned nap. First the big male went ahead to make find a safe resting area, then he called a couple of the cubs to join him, and finally the rest of the pride came and they settled down for a nap. It was one of the most exciting things I have ever seen. At times we were within 30 feet of the in our open topped vehicle.



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Kazza60
 
Kazza60 March 24, 2018
love your African work
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KayBrewer April 07, 2018
Thank you, Karen. Going back soon!
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lizziemellis March 27, 2018
Great story to compliment this wonderful African wildlife shot:-)
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KayBrewer April 07, 2018
Thank you, Lizzie. So exciting!
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carolcardillo March 27, 2018
I can see where this would be an exciting thing to see!! Wow!
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KayBrewer April 07, 2018
Thanks, Carol. Indeed exciting!
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mihrt April 03, 2018
Wonderful story and must have been amazing to witness!
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KayBrewer April 07, 2018
Truly amazing, Gail. Thank you.
Elyzabeth PRO
 
Elyzabeth April 07, 2018
I know you had a zoom but still, that is kind of close. But how could you not? What a fantastic shot!
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KayBrewer April 07, 2018
Well, first you have to entirely forget you're that close to something that can eat you and then just click. Thank you, dahling.
AnneDphotography
 
AnneDphotography April 17, 2018
wow , just love the action here ... amazing !
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Elyzabeth October 28, 2018
Voted Celebrating Nature :)
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