This handsome fella is Mufasa who has been in the care of the sanctuary since 2011.

Here is some information on him for you.

Mufasa joined Black Pine's family in June 2011. He was ordered by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to be moved due to concerns of escape from a cage that needed repairs. Mufasa's home at Black Pine is his third, having been born in captivity and kept as a pet, then rescued and housed at the facility that became too dilapidated to keep him safely. He has endured at least three surgeries over the years to address issues with teeth and bones in his jaw, riddled with infection for many years. These kinds of ailments, which can be treated by veterinarians, would result in certain death fora wild lion.

This shot was taken with the 40D and the canon 70-200mm f4/L lens:fstop 4.0, hand held, and shot through fencing.

I used photofiltre studio, and dynamic photo HDR 5 for the editing.

I have removed my post from yesterday of the leopard, I thank you for the comments on it, and faves, but saw all kinds of things in it that I did not like.

Thank you for commenting on this one of Mufasa, I believe he is about 18 years old now, and is one of the favorites at BP.

I want to dedicate this one to my good friend, and fellow agent SAM, and her 4 legged buddy Boris. May the lions roar be with you! :)

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