https://pjmedia.com/michaelledeen/2008/10/28/africa-cont/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 07:17:44 -0400<![CDATA[The body wanted to sleep, but we were up at half past five and in the Land Rover by six to see whatever we could before the animals went to sleep for the day.  And it was worth it, bigtime.  We saw one of the most beautiful male lions ever (I&#8217;m a Leo, so I have a particular sort of bonding with them), and we were within ten yeards orso of him.  I&#8217;ll get the photos up soon.  Then a group of elephants, with about half a dozen babies, one of whom decided it was time to show off his feistiness.  He started running towards us, trumpeting up a storm, until his mother reached between his rear legs with her trunk and redirected him back towards the others, heh.  A bit later one, we saw the lion again, this time with a mate, who was limping a bit, sorry to say.  He seemed to recognize us, and let us get quite close again, and kept her calm.]]>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:48:53 -0400<![CDATA[Michael Ledeen]]>https://pjmedia.com/michael-ledeen/2008/10/28/africa-cont-n186206