These two lionesses are in a tender embrace after they had some gentle play fighting. One lioness has the front leg with its massive paw placed on the other animal’s head. That is an up-close and personal moment between these two beautiful female predators. The amber-brown of the lioness’s eye is visible as she stares into her sister’s eyes.
African lions are generally lazy during the day. They will sleep and laze about until it is time to hunt at night. Male lions will usually only hunt when the pride is taking down a large animal or when the females have not provided him with a meal.
When females hunt, they will hunt in groups of between 3 – 8 lionesses. They use incredibly smart techniques to catch their prey. They will ambush them in an area where they cannot escape, or they will chase them through an enclosed path while other lionesses wait ahead to ambush them. Ultimately, leaving the prey with nowhere to go but into the jaws of this fierce cat.
These cats are incredibly social and are affectionate towards one another. As you see in this photograph with the lionesses in a tender embrace.
The lion, Panthera Leo, is in the category vulnerable on the IUCN red list.
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Jacques –
Lioness staring contest, yet full of emotions.
Anette Mossbacher –
Indeed. Thanks so much, Jacques.