A mature lion on a bushbuck it has killed when it ambushed this shy, solitary antelope using the cover of the clumps of palm trees close to Lake Tagal
A mature lion on a bushbuck it has killed when it ambushed this shy, solitary antelope using the cover of the clumps of palm trees close to Lake Tagalala in the Selous Game Reserve. Mature males do a lot more hunting for themselves when patrolling their territory away from the pride.
Size: 4200px × 3042px
Location: Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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