The Big Cat Diary and a Couple of Lifers

[Richprins]

What wonderful interaction and pics, Pumbaa!

And thanks for the info!

[Flutterby]

A very patient daddy!

I love watching lions interacting like this!

[Pumbaa]

what turbulent youngsters... and a very kind... too kind Dad

Daddy was very patient with the youngsters

[Pumbaa]

The youngsters are certainly full of life and big dad incredibly patient

The Youngster wanted to try out their strength and Daddy was a good test ocject

[Pumbaa]

What wonderful interaction and pics, Pumbaa!

And thanks for the info!

It was simply heaven to watch all the lions

[Pumbaa]

A very patient daddy!

I love watching lions interacting like this!

I could watch them for hours when they are active

[Pumbaa]

His facial expressions said it all: “Kids!”



Both of the big daddies could not be stumped by the younger ones as they obviously already experienced far upsetting things.

“Yiepie”



Now a bit high-spirited also the other one of the daddies received his just desert and as soon as the playtime started same was then over again



at least for a couple of seconds and after we had been eyed penetratively another victim soon had been found and it started again





and when the other sister got enough from playing a branch had to bite in the dust.



We changed a bit our position where we stood to also get a better view onto the other huge male



and also the others as it got quiet again and also the younger ones needed a well earned rest from practising attacks



and the eyes got heavier and heavier



for sure the yawning had to be down in regular intervals



and then the head had to be put onto the paws.

[Pumbaa]

It was the whole day extreme windy and nearly drizzled the whole time we watched that pride of lions but same did not bother the rain at all.





Suddenly we got a visit from the other car which we met already earlier and they just wanted to make sure whether we found the lions – They only stayed shortly and wished us still fun – I guess they already admired them earlier already extensively, however, I found it extreme kind to check again whether we found them. A herd of zebras approached from behind



but the zebras were well aware of the lions and also the lions started to look longingly into the direction of the zebras



and we simply had to admire the two very impressive and handsome males close to where we parked as they simply were happy with the life itself and the company of each other and the other members of the pride that they did not pay any attention to the zebras.





The lions were very well aware of the approaching zebras but for sure they were too lazy to even stand up



but after a while some of the lions which lied so far farer away under the bushes moved a bit to have a better view



and so did a couple of others as well besides our sleepy brothers



and another male.



to be continued...

[Lisbeth]

For once I loved the lions Those two males are extraordinary and all the actions of the cubs hilarious

[Richprins]

Excellent low-light pics again!

Those two brothers have had lots of kids and seen it all, I think!