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Big 5: Lion

We only managed to see two lions on this trip, during an evening drive. I was hoping for more sightings but I was glad to observe these beautiful and fierce creatures up close.

Lions are nocturnal. They rest during the day and hunt at night. They usually work as a group to increase their chance of hunting success. There are about 2000 lions in the Kruger National Park and surrounding area, representing the largest populations in Africa.
Sighting of two male lions by the roadside - they blend in really well
Sighting of two male lions by the roadside - they blend in really well		 More cars have arrived as the sun sets, but the two brothers are still resting
More cars have arrived as the sun sets, but the two brothers are still resting		 One stares at us through the grass
One stares at us through the grass		 Another is attempting to stretch his paws
Another is attempting to stretch his paws
He opens his eyes and gives us a look
He opens his eyes and gives us a look		 He rolls over...
He rolls over...		 sits up...
sits up...		 shakes his mane
shakes his mane
and decides to stay put for a while
and decides to stay put for a while		 True to the reputation: king of the jungle!
True to the reputation: king of the jungle!		 The face is full of marks, probably from fighting
The face is full of marks, probably from fighting		 Nice profile!
Nice profile!
He surveys his surrounding...
He surveys his surrounding...		 gets up...
gets up...		 then moves to a new spot
then moves to a new spot		 His body displays some fresh wounds
His body displays some fresh wounds
His stare is scary
His stare is scary		 Don't let those fangs get close to your neck!
Don't let those fangs get close to your neck!		 KISS?
KISS?		 Mick Jagger?
Mick Jagger?
Grooming - showing his gentle side
Grooming - showing his gentle side

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