Lion Spotted in Senegal

The lion (Panthera leo) is a large cat of the genus Panthera native to Africa and India. It has a muscular, broad-chested body; short, rounded head; round ears; and a hairy tuft at the end of its tail. It is sexually dimorphic; adult male lions are larger than females and have a prominent mane. It is a social species, forming groups called prides. A lion's pride consists of a few adult males, related females, and cubs. Groups of female lions usually hunt together, preying mostly on large ungulat

We love this show of 'hands-on parenting' within the Southern Pride of black-maned lions. Watch to the end to see lion parenting in action! The growing independence of the newest little lion cubs on the reserve is a joy to behold, but mama is very much in charge. Reel @Ivan Ueckermann #Tswalu | Tswalu Kalahari Reserve