THE BIGGEST CATS in Africa, lions command and deserve repsect from any creature that enters their territory. Lions, which once roamed much further north in Africa, across the Arabian peninsula and into India, have inspired writers, singers, children, Disney and kings.
Three lions in the shade, Selous National Park, Tanzania. Shortly after, they set off in search of lunch.
One of 60-odd lions we saw in 6 months in Africa. This one is in Selous, Tanzania.
Two lionness relax in the shade, Selous National Park, Tanzania.
Curiousity.
Cubs jostle for position, South Luanga National Park, Zambia.
The kind you'd like to take home.
Waking up at 5 is worth it.
Well fed lions relax, South Luanga National Park.
Part of the 19 strong pride we encountered one morning in South Luanga National Park.
Masaai Mara National Park, Kenya.
Masaai Mara National Park, Kenya.
The front of our car gives you an idea of how close she is. Amboseli, Kenya.
A lion patrols a waterhole, Etosha National Park, Namibia.
As the sun went down, and the last vehicles returned to camp, a lioness came to drink. Etosha, Namibia.
A male follows a lioness, who has decided it's time...again. They will mate up to 20 times in a day when she says so!
And she wasn't going to let a few spectators stop her.