Zebra Crossing? Motorists Stuck In Traffic Between Lions And Elephant
By Rebecca Lewis @RebeccaSLewis
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More than a dozen big cats, including cubs, from the Vurhami pride were relaxing in the road when the small blue car approached in the Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Before she was able to reverse and take an alternative route, a large elephant with long tusks emerged to cross the road.
As the heavy animal lazily walked across, the adult lions stood to attention and watched.
The images, captured in 2013, have only recently come to light.
Stella Stewart, a 59-year-old housewife who took pictures from the car opposite, said the motorist was in no danger.
She said: “There was no aggression from either the elephant or lions so I was more interested on how long she would have to wait for the lions to move over.
“She wasn't ever in danger. The elephant didn't even give it a second glance.
“But the lions on the other hand were very wary of both the car and elephant.
“I’ve seen lions and elephants road blocks but never together and a car stuck between them.”
As the elephant ambled to the other side of the road the anonymous driver slowly moved out to the side of the pride to escape the lethargic cats.