Lions are the only cats that live in social groups, called prides. All of a pride's females are related and female cubs typically stay with the group as they grow up. Young male cubs will leave the group once they are mature to start their own pride. Males and females take on different roles in the pride. Male lions spend their time guarding their territory and their cubs. They maintain the boundaries of their territory by roaring, marking it with urine, and chasing off intruders. Their thick manes, a unique trait to male lions, protect their necks when they fight.
Hi Bob, What a magnificent creature, totally at peace with the world. Superb set of images. How did you manage to get so close and get out alive. All the best, John
WOW!
ReplyDeleteExtraordinary images of a beautiful creature, Bob!
ReplyDeleteYou wouldn’t wat to mess with that guy.
ReplyDeleteOh I love him !!!!! Fantastic portraits Bob, well done !
ReplyDeleteA little hug maybe ?
Magnificent creatures!
ReplyDeleteMarvelous portraits
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful animal.
ReplyDeleteLoved that you got eyes open and closed.
All the best Jan
Thanks Jan.
DeleteTres primeros planos estupendos, especialmente el de la primera fotografía.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo,
Cheers Miguel.
DeleteHi Bob,
ReplyDeleteWhat a magnificent creature, totally at peace with the world.
Superb set of images. How did you manage to get so close and get out alive.
All the best, John
Hola Bob,espectaculares fotos de este león.Un saludo.
ReplyDeleteHe is magnificent. And lazy. But beautiful with it.
ReplyDeleteLazy is my favourite EC.
DeleteKing of animals. Superb photos.
ReplyDeleteAwesome animal. Lion king.
ReplyDeleteYes he is awesome Matti.
DeleteSo majestic
ReplyDeleteNew. You are expanding your talent. Wish the bottom of the photo was gone, but you also wish that!
ReplyDeleteYes--- the KING!
ReplyDeleteBuen acercamiento al León, Bob, con mucho detalle.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
Cheers Jesús, it was a pleasure.
DeleteMagnificent beast and captured so well.
ReplyDeleteGlad you have a long lens to get these great close ups Bob!!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous images of the King of cats, Bob. The detail is amazing - the best I've seen! Best wishes - - - Richard
ReplyDeleteCheers Richard, he is the KING OF CATS.
DeleteHello Bob, awesome closeups of the lion. He is beautiful. Happy Tuesday, enjoy your day and the week ahead.
ReplyDeleteEileen, have you been and voted today?
DeleteOh my gosh! Is there anything any more beautiful that African Lion! I would love to feel his face and touch his thick mane. The pictures are amazing!
ReplyDeleteMother created so many cool niches for her creatures.
ReplyDeleteHi Bob,
ReplyDeleteA lovely sleepy KING!
Nice captured!
Regards,
Maria
These are fantastic shots, amazing Bob!
ReplyDeleteCracking images Bob. What an animal.
ReplyDeleteFantastic shots of the Lyon king..
ReplyDeleteHave a great week
Ein Löwe aus der Nähe, schön.
ReplyDeleteNoke