21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Red Lion

A coalition of male lions began to survey their territory as night fell on South Luangwa National Park in Zambia. Guides often use red light on predators at night to avoid disruption to their ability to hunt. Spotting a predator can alert potential prey to its presence, so the use of red light can negate this problem.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Zambia
Camera: Canon EOS R7
Copyright: © Steve Santel