Lion Encounter

Description:

While visiting the falls we went on an excursion with a UK based organization devoted to the re-introduction of Lions. The Lions in this photo are 18 months old and will never be released. It is hoped that their offspring will be. Don't do this at home.

Photo ID:

2905

Location:

Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls

Category:

Wildlife - Mammals - Lion

When taken:

September 2010

Member:

Robert Shepardson

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AaronAaronAaron: This is werid that this guy taking photo with the lion. I thing the guy must of known them when they were little
4 January 2012 at 17:29

Robert Shepardson: Aaron, The guy is me and I just met them that morning. It is a controlled envoronment my wife I and 6 guides. Bob
4 January 2012 at 20:01

Sue: Controlled environment? does that mean they were hand raised? You are still braver than I!!
3 February 2012 at 08:11

Robert Shepardson: Sue, The cats have been raised since they were cubs. They are though potentially dangerous. More at www.bobswildlife.com
3 February 2012 at 11:51

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