Lions are tactical hunters. In the wild, the dark markings on the backs of their ears and the tips of their tails help the pride track each other during a chase. Light fur around their eyes reflects any available light, helping them hunt at dawn and dusk.
The females do most of the work.
“I personally think that when the mum has cubs, she designs the hormones that she produces to create what she thinks the pride needs to become the best hunting group,” said Eloïse.
Our clattering feed wagon, travelling at 25mph, is treated as the next kill.
Fifteen-year-old Nala is the first to chase, as the others hang back.
“She’s caught up with us and is starting to cut us off, to try and whip us away and then push us into two other lions,” Eloïse said.