With my back playing up I've not taken the camera out much and when I have results have not been great so I am dipping into the archives today to bring you this guy who refused to get up from his nap to have a dignified photo taken.
Lion
Conservation status: VulnerableDistribution: Central and southern Africa
Habitat: Grassy plains, savannahs, semi-deserts
Did you know that Spotted Hyaenas and African Painted Dogs are the natural predators of old, young or sick lions that are too weak to defend themselves?
Source: Perth Zoo fact sheet
Find the lions in the African Savannah exhibit.
Hi Stella, now that looks like one laid back lion. Bet he'd wake up if you got too close though!
ReplyDeleteHope your back gets better soon.
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I'll have to go back to the zoo and try for a more active shot.
DeleteI don't think I've EVER seen an active lion in the zoo. Great shots of the stretching, though!
DeleteI feel like that most mornings!
ReplyDeleteme too!
DeleteBlooming love lions, they are amazing creatures.
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking up
They are pretty amazing, I'm hoping they will come out for some better photo ops next time we hit the zoo.
DeleteOh wow this is just breathtaking what a majestic animal, yet having a big stretch like a tabby cat I just love these photos they are incredible xx
ReplyDeleteCats do seem to behave like cats no matter what size they are.
DeleteFantastic photos! They are beautiful creatures x
ReplyDeleteI was really frustrated that they wouldn't get up and come and pose for the camera.
DeleteBeautiful captures Stella, I love lions they're just so full of character. - Tasha
ReplyDeleteTheir real personalities!
DeleteThat's me every day lately! Fab shots, he's stunning xx #MySundayPhoto
ReplyDeleteWell you have a good excuse!
DeleteStella, I pray your back is better.
ReplyDeleteYou made a whole comedy routine out of 3 photos!
Love it, along with your title!
Dr wants X-rays so we'll have to wait and see. I thought you might like that title.
DeleteLions are gorgeous! I love to see how they enjoy themselves in the warm sun. #MySundayPhoto
ReplyDeleteIt's a hard life sleeping 14 hours a day and all.
DeleteI have never seen a Lion this relax! Dare I say playful! Lovely capture =) #MySundayPhoto
ReplyDeleteHe was totally unconcerned about us all and he wasn't getting out of that sunbeam in a hurry either :o)
DeleteHello Stella, found your blog via PhotoFriday... Like the Zoo! Next week I will show some pictures of the Augsburger Zoo, and of course there is a Lion too :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful captures.
I love going to the zoo, I'm so pleased I'll get to see your zoo because it's unlikely I'll ever make it person :o)
DeleteAWESOME photos Stella!!
ReplyDeleteMale lions are usually don't do much . so they're kind of relaxed most of the time. Food hunting is the female-lions job :)
Isn't he supposed to be on guard duty?
DeleteFabulous images and your title is brilliant, made me chuckle
ReplyDeleteMollyxxx
Nothing makes me happier then hearing I made someone laugh :o) thanks for making my day.
DeleteThats my soulmate right there. But with a glass of wine.
ReplyDeleteDarn good looking soulmate you've got there ;o)
DeleteThats my soulmate right there. But with a glass of wine.
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