World Lion Day - 8.10.2016

Chris Petersen - Ashland, United States

The King of the Forest emerges at first light. This portrait is posted in honor of World Lion Day 2016. This emerging lion is challenging to be the alpha male of the pride. You can see the fresh scar on his rear leg from last night's fight. He is also challenging us to actively participate to conserve his species. August 10th is World Lion Day which is a global effort to save the big cats. I would encourage you to visit worldlionday.com to see how you can help save this magnificent species. World Lion Day's motto is: "Saving the King of Beasts to save Ourselves." I would encourage you to learn more about the global days designated to save our wildlife. Elephant Day is just around the corner. Learn how you can participate in the causes to save the remaining threatened species populations in the wild. We must conserve all wildlife species, however large or small. They are all essential to the well being of our planet, and our quality of life! | Pinterest | Instagram | Tumblr