The killing of Cecil the Lion has compelled the world to re-consider protection and conservation of lion habitats. Also, wildlife photographers are now inclined to highlight the glory of lions. To honor this majestic animal on the World Lion Day, we have some amazing pictures depicting lions in their natural habitat, hunting, playing, resting, and fooling around. We hope, you’ll love the treat.
In the wetlands of Duba Plains Camp in Botswana’s Okavango Delta
A lioness captures her prey, a buffalo calf
In Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Conservation Area
At Masai Mara National Reserve, in the Narok County of Kenya
In the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
In the plains of Serengeti National Park
In Serengeti plains
Chief’s Island, in the Okavango Delta’s Moremi Game Reserve
At Duba Plains Camp in the Okavango Delta
In Serengeti National Park
In the Okavango Delta
Zambia’s Luangwa Valley
In Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park
Some other photographs posted by Paul Goldstein on the World Lion Day
Image Credits: Nationalgeographic/Telegraph