He has ran his race, protected his pride, defended his territory and passed on his pool of strong genes. Now it's time for him to surrender his reigns for the young to continue his legacy.

So sad to see the king in his final days. “I sat with him only feet away, locking eyes and starting at one another as I watched for an hour as the life leave his body. I wanted him to know he would not die alone." The lion captured in Larry Pannell's photograph was a magnificent creature, whose strength and majesty inspired awe in all who beheld him. Despite his age and failing health, he radiated a regal presence that belied his physical condition. He was a symbol of the wild, a reminder of the beauty and power of nature, and a testament to the enduring spirit of life that persists even in the face of mortality. May his memory live on, and may we continue to be inspired by his grace and courage.

The final hours All hail to the king

This little lion joined the wildlife photographer

Lion cub testing out its stalking skills on his sleeping dad.. Even in the animal kingdom parents don't have 1 minute of peace. 😂

Employee of the year

Nature is awesome

A huge male Jaguar pulling an 8 ft Caiman out of the water

In some African legends, it's believed that when a lion passes, its roar echoes through the savannah, signaling the spirit's journey to the afterlife, where it joins the great pride of ancestors watching over the land.

This man Control lions with sandal 😱

Her partner answered her call