Although most African lions live in the Savannah of sub-Saharan Africa, a few populations can be found hiding in the mountains of Ethiopia.
For years, the rare, black-maned Ethiopian lion was feared to be extinct. But, in 2016 a small group of about 50 lions was discovered.
When í‡aÄŸan ÅžekercioÄŸlu, a National Geographic Explorer and ornithologist at the University of Utah was driving through the Bale Mountains National Park in Ethiopia, he spotted one of these magnificant beasts taking a nightly stroll.
Thankfully, he was able to overcome his fear long enough to take this amazing video!
What would you have done in a situation like this? Run, or say a prayer and capture the photo of a lifetime?
