A couple of days ago and whilst on safari me and my hunter were tracking up some Roan on the hopes of securing a good bull. Two younger animals split off and ran back behind us only to be pounced on by two Lions who were following the same beasts.

Never have come across a photo of a Lion with a Southern Roan and here is some pictures with one of the Lions with his unusual kill.









We were lucky to take a superb old bull a few days later and I just wonder how many Lions he had outpaced during his tough life?

Outstanding photos!

That lion doesn't look pleased with you all!


.

Those last two pics are amazing...

Fantastic pics!!!!

Congratulations for outsmarting the lions on your roan!!!

Best regards, D. Nelson

Magnificent photos...a little creepy on the clarity and closeness of the lion.

Damn, THAT'S COOL!

Wow great photos

Lucky break to be in the right place at the right time. You certainly made the most of your opportunity. Very nice photos !

That lion has a very unique look to him---Mohawk and giant sideburns!

Kick ass photos of the lion and congrats to you and the hunter on an outstanding roan.

Very nice!

outstanding thanks for sharing

How old do you think that lion is?

Wow, that encounter and those photos have to be one of the top highlights of your year. Congrats on a great experience and very nice roan too!

If a buffalo looks at you like you owe him money, that lion looks at you like he's coming to collect!

quote:

Originally posted by Bakes:
If a buffalo looks at you like you owe him money, that lion looks at you like he's coming to collect!

My thoughts too.

That particular lion looks like a real mean killer.

Let's hope you get quota back on those fantastic Zambian cats! That is a serious looking beast. Wonderful capturing of his face and the yellow deadly eyes of a true predator

Heart thumping! Wish I was there.

Great photos as usual!

Thanks for sharing with us Andrew.

this will make a great screen saver!

Fantastic!

OK, let's push this thread to ten pages. How old is that Lion?

Nice pics Andrew.

Great pics and story.

Tanks raised an interesting question that none of our resident experts have responded to.

How old is he?

I'm no expert, but I'll throw in and get humilated by those who know better. Based on the first picture I was going to say 3-4, but after the later pictures, I'd say 2-3, with a lot of potential?

Hope those with more knowledge weigh in.

Photo 1



Photo 2



Photo 3



Photo 2 and 3 are of the second Lion and these Lion are brothers and frequent visitors to Royal Kafue. To be honest they looked very similar last year.

Looking at their history plus the bulk of body and lack of spot pattern. These Lion are 4+ year olds. The mohican style mane maybe genetic?

There is a huge resident MGM pride male who has 4 oversized females in tow and the duo will occasionally push them out of the area with some impressive roaring. The big male is currently avoiding confrontation but will likely succumb to these brothers.

Andrew,

Do you think they are the two that was with this Mohawk fellow and a girlfriend two years ago?



Cheers
Jim

Impressive lions and pictures. I really hope for Zambia that there will be a cat quota.

quote:

Originally posted by Frostbit:
Andrew,

Do you think they are the two that was with this Mohawk fellow and a girlfriend two years ago?



Cheers
Jim

No Jim these are too young. I suspect one could very well be the youngster we had on bait that year. I have two separate brutes - one with the pride and an other who hangs around with a single female and that very well maybe the others you speak of. However between me and the other private areas there are lots of Lion.

Cheers mate

quote:

Originally posted by fairgame:
A couple of days ago and whilst on safari me and my hunter were tracking up some Roan on the hopes of securing a good bull. Two younger animals split off and ran back behind us only to be pounced on by two Lions who were following the same beasts.

Never have come across a photo of a Lion with a Southern Roan and here is some pictures with one of the Lions with his unusual kill.









We were lucky to take a superb old bull a few days later and I just wonder how many Lions he had outpaced during his tough life?

Is that Rocky?

quote:

Two younger animals split off and ran back behind us only to be pounced on by two Lions who were following the same beasts.

Which means they could also have been following you, right?

Awesome photos Andrew.
When I grow old I want a camera like yours!

Wow. The look in that lion's eyes put an iceball in my gut from 10,000 miles away. A different world when you are not on the top of the food chain. Thanks for sharing those photos Andrew. My vote for the Photo of The Year...

Best

Great job Rocky!

I will say he is at least three years old and still too young to shoot.

I guess that lion simply doesn't realize how large the trophy fee on a roan is. Bad manners.

Love the photos - that Canon lens is doing the job. AIU

Great photo's Andy.
Remiinds me of the few nervous moments we had when we found fresh lion tracks in the tracks of the superb roan bull we were following after my first shot.
Seems that Roan are definitely on the menu.

Very cool pictures Andrew. How far away where you when you took them ?