Me and My Shadow 6347
The Kopje, or rock outcroppings that dot the Serengeti, provide protection and a vantage point for lions. They allow adults to scan distant horizons for predators and prey, and they make a pretty good place to hang out and rest. This young cub rests in mom's shadow. In addition to lots of love and care, he will need much luck to survive. Even with the best of care only 50% of lion cubs will survive their first year of life. It's a sad truth of life in the wild. Mom has kept him and his siblings hidden for the last few weeks. Soon she will take them to join her pride. Females will likely never leave that birth pride, and males will stay until they have reached maturity. They will eventually move off to live in bachelor prides or find a pride of their own. For now, for these young cubs, life is all fun and games. #iLoveNature #iLoveWildlife #WildlifePhotography in #Tanzania #Nature in the #Serengeti #Africa #DrDADBooks #Canon #Bringit #Photography #Picoftheday #Photooftheday
Me and My Shadow 6347
The Kopje, or rock outcroppings that dot the Serengeti, provide protection and a vantage point for lions. They allow adults to scan distant horizons for predators and prey, and they make a pretty good place to hang out and rest. This young cub rests in mom's shadow. In addition to lots of love and care, he will need much luck to survive. Even with the best of care only 50% of lion cubs will survive their first year of life. It's a sad truth of life in the wild. Mom has kept him and his siblings hidden for the last few weeks. Soon she will take them to join her pride. Females will likely never leave that birth pride, and males will stay until they have reached maturity. They will eventually move off to live in bachelor prides or find a pride of their own. For now, for these young cubs, life is all fun and games. #iLoveNature #iLoveWildlife #WildlifePhotography in #Tanzania #Nature in the #Serengeti #Africa #DrDADBooks #Canon #Bringit #Photography #Picoftheday #Photooftheday