This Must Be Love : Lanseria, South Africa
Ranger in Lanseria, South Africa
I was born and raised in South Africa and lived there for 22 years before moving to Australia.
I was taught to not just respect but to an extent fear some of the wildlife, particularly lions.
I recall some years back a tourist jumping out of his jeep to film a pride of lions at the side of the road. He was attacked and killed by them in full view of his desperately shocked family who watched the entire episode from the jeep.
And that is what makes this story and these photos so darned fantastic!! Don’t’ know who took the photos, but wow, talk about catching the magic of the moment! … Enjoy!
This Ranger is assigned to prevent poaching around the wildlife refuge area of Lanseria in South Africa.
The way these animals interact with him is not just highly unusual, but absolutely stunning! The lions seem to know he’s there to protect them.
His charm works with hyenas and cougars too. Bear in mind that Hyenas are notorious for being vicious.
Check out the picture taken in the river – why is this one amazing? Simple, because lions hate water. These pictures will amaze you!
Looking at this pictures, from where I sit ... life truly does deserve to be fully celebrated!!
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amazing pictures.This is way too dangerous.
Yup … I agree with you there!
This is way too dangerous. These are wild animals and people should keep that in mind.
Good point you make there Jim – seems this guy has no fear!
Cheers
Lorrette
It’s like flying with a ceesna, bungee jumping or sky diving.
I believe we all have our wild side.
Very true Shoombe – though this guy’s wild side is a little wilder than most don’t you think?
Cheers
Lorrette
Those photos are absolutely amazing. The way this guy is with the lions is as if they are family members. I’ve never seen anything like that. My neighbour went on a safari in West Africa and almost got in a lot of trouble with the animals there, you do have to give the animals a lot of respect and as you said, a little fear.
Hi Stacie, yes you are so right a little respect mixed with a good dose of fear can go a long way to keep you safe in circumstances such as these. Thanks for visiting and for your comment.
Cheers
Lorrette
Lions are pretty smart creatures. They like to live in groups and like to be socially active. It is indeed rear to see a lion and a man being friends, but if trained correctly, lions can be as loyal and faithful as dogs are. Now after reading this article even I would like to have a friendly lion as a pet!
LOL .. Eto, me too!
The lions I could deal with, they are smart enough. For me it ie the Hyena’s,. Good for him though, incredible trust on all sides.
Thanks for your thoughts on this post Tim and I agree with you about the Hyenas, they are every bit as fierce and dangerous as Lions, but much quicker at turning nasty without much provocation.
Cheers
Lorrette
Hey Lorrette. I love how people can give their all for their passion! Setting new boundaries, braking the old common sense. Thanks for the share – great pictures.
Hi Gil
Hear, Hear! Passion has been the driver in achieving amazing things – glad you enjoyed the post and the picture. Oh, give my love to SA ( I was born there)
Take care
Lorrette
Yeah, that guys gonna mess right around and one of those animals is going to snap on him. He needs to be wary of that.
Hey There CF – you are not wrong there my friend – I totally agree. So he should enjoy ‘with extreme caution’ this relationship he is in with these cats!!
Cheers
Lorrette
I respect animals….Respect them enough to stay out of their way. Those photos are awesome though! Those cats are so big!
Yep their sure are big – don’t know how safe I would feed being that close though!
this proves that with love and harmony you can make anybody and everybody friendly and make them to love you
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I like how you think Vortex – thank you!
Lorrette
Gday Lorrette,
What a truly honorable connection with arguably the kings of the animal kingdom this man has achieved! To gain this obvious loving, trusting side of the nature of these animals shows how much we as humans do not fully appreciate the potential of our most important and often underestimated sense…instinct.
Cheers and thanks for sharing!
Hey There Steve
Instinct, yes how sad this is something we humans have lost touch with! Seems to me though when it comes to insight you have it! Thank you for your visit and for your great thought provoking comment.
Celebrate Life
Lorrette
I know my place in the food chain, and there is absolutely no way I would be playing with lions like this guy! Don’t get me wrong, I respect wildlife, but I would not want to end up being dinner!
Hey There Mike …
Hear! hear my friend … hear! hear!!
Cheers
Lorrette
Poor guy,I feel bad for his family, I can’t imagine being a kid and witnessing that.
You are so right about that, would be tough!
I feel scared for him just looking at those pictures.
LOL .. yep it is a bit that way isn’t it! Those lions and lionesses are enormous compared to him.
Cheers
Lorrette
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