I had taken this photogragh just two feet away from our safari van .
let me tell you some facts about lions:
Lions have few predators to fear other than humans. A very young or sickly lion might fall prey to hyenas. Cubs may be attacked and eaten by adult male lions. Lions are most threatened by humans who hunt them and encroach on their habitat. Lions do not selectively hunt humans and do not often attack humans.Usually, lions do not perceive humans as prey. But their reaction can be heavily influenced by the behavior of the encountered human being. If a human is walking or running alone, is in a vulnerable position, these big cats may understand this as a sign of prey.
Male lions grow to be 9 to 10 feet long and can weigh up to 500 pounds. Females grow to be seven to 8 feet long and weigh between 270 and 350 pounds. Lifespan: The average lifespan of the African Lion in the wild is 15 to 18 years, and 25 to 30 years in human care.Lions fear no other animals, however, like a king lions do have enemies. The lion's worst enemy is the hyena. Hyenas eat the same food as lions, so the lions and the hyenas often come into conflict over food.
