Africa's Super Seven Page #2

way back to his brother.

The Lionps roar is a simple but

effective way to announce himself.

He can be heard eight kilometers away.

The Leopard hears him... and no doubt

so do plenty of potential prey.

With sundown approaching

the leopard knows this is

the time to make his move.

He is perfectly at home in the trees.

No otherAfrican big cat

can climb like this.

The leopard has strong claws

and incredibly powerful legs

that can pull him through the branches.

Itps been three days since he last fed.

The late afternoon shadows

will be perfect cover.

The buffalo can't stay long in the water--

they don't want to

be caught here at night.

They must drink their fill and be gone.

For the pregnant cow the

water is a great relief,

helping her take off some weight.

For the rest, life is good ...

... with only a few minor irritations.

This lazy afternoon wallow

is a favorite buffalo pastime.

This would be paradise ...

... if it wasnpt for a few

unwanted neighbors.

The Leopard is headed their way.

And from the other direction

comes one of the lion brothers.

This isn't good.

Just one spooked buffalo can start a panic.

The pregnant cow must stay

with the herd at all costs.

Any sign of weakness could spark an attack.

Fortunately the Lion brother

is just passing through...

...but it's time for the

buffalo to be on their way

to the higher grassland where the

night time temperature will be warmer,

and it will be easier

to protect themselves.

They donpt need the chilling lion's roar

to remind them to move ...

The two brothers are in peak condition

but only rarely display

their awesome power.

They prefer to let the

femalesps eize the day'

and only show up when dinner's served.

Back at the pride, the lionesses

have a rude awakening.

The Bull Elephant has decided to

throw his weight in their direction.

Heps not showing signs of aggression yet

but he's uncomfortably close...

and obscured behind the bush,

the lions may not know till

itps too late if he charges.

Best to give him a wide berth...

and take the cubs too.

The lions aren't happy

about being moved on,

but every cloud has a silver lining ...

...theypve stumbled onto an early dinner...

Wildebeest ... who are blissfully

unaware of whatps approaching.

The leading lioness takes up her position.

The others follow suit.

She'll signal when to attack...

But she collides with one of her own!

It's a disaster.

But a lucky escape for the wildebeest.

Humiliated for the second time today,

the gang will be all the more

determined to kill tonight.

Not too far away, and not too

long into his daily patrol,

the leopard encounters

his skittish neighbor....

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