We saw this lioness trying to hunt two wildebeest separated from the main herd. She had a young male lion for a mate who had a bad limb and stayed behind. By the time we got there, she was doing her stand and stare intently at the wildebeest at a distance and approached them a few steps at a time. We stopped and watched by the side of the road. Unfortunately, there were half dozen vehicles there as well and these new comers, once they realized a hunt was about to take place, raced towards the two wildebeest to position themselves for the hunt and in the process spooked the wildebeest. So she knew it was hopeless and sat down. This was a looking back at her mate at a distance away, looking so sad. Our guide suspected that she might have pups as well who might go hungry that day.
The trees in the background had what looks to me like "Fall colors." Seemed quite late as we were there in late June.
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Loi







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