Nature Quarrel within a Lion Pride

Quarrel within a Lion Pride · 06:21 AM

Three females of the pride went on the hunt and caught a baby Giraffe. One female however did not allow the male lion to eat first and he viciously attacked her. In the Photos above you can see the injuries that she sustained after a 10 min fight with the male. At one point it looked like he wanted to kill the female, she is very lucky to be alive.

KevinR · 11-18-2010, 11:58 AM

Bit of a weird fur pattern on the 3rd pic. Head shape is clear lion, but pattern looks like leopard spots. Is this a "captive" hybrid, a strange leopard, or something else strange going on..? Or do some lions have patterns

DubVboy · 11-18-2010, 12:27 PM

very nice shots. would love the chance to one day shoot some photos of african wildlife.

Originally posted by KevinR

Bit of a weird fur pattern on the 3rd pic. Head shape is clear lion, but pattern looks like leopard spots. Is this a "captive" hybrid, a strange leopard, or something else strange going on..? Or do some lions have patterns

i think that both subjects are still fairly young lions, which is why the last shot she appears to be spotted....she just hasn't fully lost her "baby spots"

wildafri · 11-19-2010, 01:45 AM

These lions were captured in a game reserve. The Lion pride consisted of about 8 lions. It is however possible that some captive bred lions were introduced into the wild environment, but the rangers didn't say anything. But I do think it's maybe a recessive gene or a case of melonism.

I have seen similar spots on a wild lion in the Kruger national park, but it was much lighter than these spots. A white lion is another example of a recessive trademark that manifests among lions.

Last edited by wildafri; 11-19-2010 at 01:54 AM.

KevinR · 11-19-2010, 10:23 AM

Originally posted by wildafri

These lions were captured in a game reserve. The Lion pride consisted of about 8 lions. It is however possible that some captive bred lions were introduced into the wild environment, but the rangers didn't say anything. But I do think it's maybe a recessive gene or a case of melonism.

I have seen similar spots on a wild lion in the Kruger national park, but it was much lighter than these spots. A white lion is another example of a recessive trademark that manifests among lions.

Thanks for the insights. Quite a unique pattern for a lion. Where are these picture from, and what are you shooting with?

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11-18-2010, 11:58 AM	#2
KevinR Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 653	Bit of a weird fur pattern on the 3rd pic. Head shape is clear lion, but pattern looks like leopard spots. Is this a "captive" hybrid, a strange leopard, or something else strange going on..? Or do some lions have patterns

11-18-2010, 12:27 PM	#3
DubVboy Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: WV Posts: 39	very nice shots. would love the chance to one day shoot some photos of african wildlife. Originally posted by KevinR Bit of a weird fur pattern on the 3rd pic. Head shape is clear lion, but pattern looks like leopard spots. Is this a "captive" hybrid, a strange leopard, or something else strange going on..? Or do some lions have patterns i think that both subjects are still fairly young lions, which is why the last shot she appears to be spotted....she just hasn't fully lost her "baby spots"

11-19-2010, 01:45 AM	#4
wildafri Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Potchefstroom Posts: 14 Original Poster	These lions were captured in a game reserve. The Lion pride consisted of about 8 lions. It is however possible that some captive bred lions were introduced into the wild environment, but the rangers didn't say anything. But I do think it's maybe a recessive gene or a case of melonism. I have seen similar spots on a wild lion in the Kruger national park, but it was much lighter than these spots. A white lion is another example of a recessive trademark that manifests among lions. Last edited by wildafri; 11-19-2010 at 01:54 AM.

11-19-2010, 10:23 AM	#5
KevinR Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 653	Originally posted by wildafri These lions were captured in a game reserve. The Lion pride consisted of about 8 lions. It is however possible that some captive bred lions were introduced into the wild environment, but the rangers didn't say anything. But I do think it's maybe a recessive gene or a case of melonism. I have seen similar spots on a wild lion in the Kruger national park, but it was much lighter than these spots. A white lion is another example of a recessive trademark that manifests among lions. Thanks for the insights. Quite a unique pattern for a lion. Where are these picture from, and what are you shooting with?