Just after sunrise Roie came across a pride of lions relaxing with full bellies. When one cub disappeared behind a bush, he drove around to discover an elephant carcass, the cub tucked under its leg to get at the meat.
Lions are hunters but also scavenge any carcass they find. Adult males often eat before females and cubs. This elephant died naturally but rangers removed its head to prevent the theft of its tusks for the ivory trade.
Israel
Roie is a wildlife photographer and environmental diplomat based in Israel and New York City. His work raises awareness of endangered species in their natural habitat. He has been featured in many publications, exhibitions and films (such as BBC's Snow Bears). Roie has given talks at the United Nations, TED, Climate Week, among others, and is an ambassador for Greenpeace International.
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