Gorgeous day yesterday and this shot taken at West Midland Safari Park. The Majority of the animals were basking in the sunshine and warmth, including this white lion!
Lions are unique in that they are the only cats that live in large groups, sometimes up to 30 individuals. A pride consists of related females and their offspring and several unrelated males. Whilst the males may stay with the pride for a few months, the females stay together for life.
White African lions have been etched into African folklore for centuries. In 1975 two white lion cubs were seen in the Timbavati Game Reserve, next to Kruger National Park. In 1976 another white lion cub was sighted in the pride and the legend of the White Lions of Timbavati was born.
White lions are not albino. Instead they represent a condition known as leucism; where there is a loss of normal pigmentation in the skin and fur, but not in the eyes, lips or paw pads.
Wonderful shot and I love the processing! The sepia tones really suit the shot and the flying bird is a great addition. I particularly like the lovely light on the lion.
