Yes Mel, she really is big - we weren't quite sure whether she already had cubs or was perhaps about to give birth. The marks on her teats look like she's already feeding, but the size of her would say there could be more to come!Mel wrote: ↑Thu Aug 19, 2021 10:30 am Leo no. 13 was a real cutie pie. Not too old yet. Funny how "tame" they seem shortly after having dispersed and how shy the get the older they turn.
And, woah, what a lion sighting.![[Luv]](./images/smilies/icon_cuinlove.gif "Love")
That first lioness looks more like a tiger. She's huuuge! But all are very handsome individuals which is not that common I find, in comparison to the Addo or KTP lions.
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The lioness that walked past our car is definitely younger than the other two, so could well be the big lioness's daughter. Not sure about the lighter coloured one missing the end of its tail... don't think related but you never know
Alas, lunch is too far away 
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And they do not at all resemble each other.
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Yoh, lovely lion and buff pics, Peej!
That road really rarely disappoints, and amazing no cars!
Maybe the lion were looking at you, not the buff!
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Maybe the lion were looking at you, not the buff!
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With the eyes behind the head?
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Tuesday July 13th contd
The lions continued with their walk in the general direction of the buffalo, but they never went into any proper hunting mode. It made for a very enjoyable sighting as they crossed the road from time to time, had a check of the river and just generally went about their lion business. Not surprisingly we ended up with a lot of photos, so I’ll rather let the pics do the talking
The lions continued with their walk in the general direction of the buffalo, but they never went into any proper hunting mode. It made for a very enjoyable sighting as they crossed the road from time to time, had a check of the river and just generally went about their lion business. Not surprisingly we ended up with a lot of photos, so I’ll rather let the pics do the talking
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What luck getting past the Buffs only to be first at the Lions and what a great time you had with them . 
That first Lioness looks very pregnant 
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Gorgeous lionesses ![[InLuv]](./images/smilies/icon_liebhab.gif "In Love")
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Great relaxed sighting with lovely photos
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