karl
October 6th, 2013, 11:06 AM
Young lion takes on opponent, but is soon struggling for his life during savage fight in Cheetah Plains, South Africa
Two female lions from his pride come to his rescue - growling and lashing out at the older male with their claws
'The sounds were overpowering and the pure aggression was amazing', said photographer Justin Glanvill
These dramatic images show a young lion fighting for his life after a two-hour battle with an older male.
In the incredible series of pictures, the bloodied lion bares his teeth and raises its claws in an attempt to take on the older male in Cheetah Plains, South Africa.
But the youngster's opponent is too strong for him - landing blow after blow with his enormous claws.
See full story and incredible photos here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2446420/Saved-girls-Bloodied-juvenile-lion-suffers-hour-savaging-older-male-ends-females-protect-him.html#ixzz2gxUSQOCI
Two female lions from his pride come to his rescue - growling and lashing out at the older male with their claws
'The sounds were overpowering and the pure aggression was amazing', said photographer Justin Glanvill
These dramatic images show a young lion fighting for his life after a two-hour battle with an older male.
In the incredible series of pictures, the bloodied lion bares his teeth and raises its claws in an attempt to take on the older male in Cheetah Plains, South Africa.
But the youngster's opponent is too strong for him - landing blow after blow with his enormous claws.
See full story and incredible photos here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2446420/Saved-girls-Bloodied-juvenile-lion-suffers-hour-savaging-older-male-ends-females-protect-him.html#ixzz2gxUSQOCI