Lion, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda Mar 10, 2025

In Uganda"s Queen Elizabeth National Park, some lions take napping to new heights—quite literally. The tree-climbing lions of the Ishasha Sector have a habit of sprawling across the branches of giant fig trees, as seen in today"s image. Experts believe they climb to escape ground-level heat or pesky insects, but these naps make for an unforgettable sight. This vast park spans volcanic craters, open plains and dense forests. A safari here promises encounters with Uganda"s incredible wildlife. Lions, hold a special place in human history, frequently appearing in sculptures, paintings, national flags, literature and films. The Asiatic lion used to roam large areas from Saudi Arabia and eastern Turkey to Iran, Mesopotamia and across the Indian subcontinent, stretching from the Indus River to Bengal and Central India"s Narmada River. However, since the early 20th century, its habitat has been confined to Gujarat"s Gir National Park and surrounding areas.

© Gunter Nuyts/Getty Images

palette

Today in History

Mar 10, 2024Prosecco Hills, Veneto, Italy

More Desktop Wallpapers:

Nov 15, 2023Rapa Valley in Sarek National Park, Sweden
Oct 2, 2024Wind River, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, USA
Dec 29, 2023Oud-West neighbourhood, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Aug 2, 2025Petroglyphs near Fruita in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, United States
Dec 21, 2024Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany
May 28, 2025Sea otter
Sep 25, 2023Sea otter, Glacier Bay, Alaska
Jan 14, 2025Village of Zahara de la Sierra, Cadiz, Spain
Mar 31, 2025Ostuni, Apulia, Italy
Nov 24, 2023Hoh Rain Forest, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA
Mar 2, 2025Megalong Valley, Blue Mountains National Park, NSW, Australia
Feb 3, 2025Ribblehead Viaduct, North Yorkshire, England
Aug 17, 2025Lyngvig Lighthouse, Hvide Sande, Denmark
Apr 25, 2024Adélie penguins, Antarctica
Jul 13, 2025Basalt columns in Kálfshamarsvík cove, Skagi peninsula, Iceland
May 30, 2024Everglades National Park, Florida, USA
Oct 14, 2024Coco Beach, Goa, India
Aug 27, 2023Jeju Island, South Korea
Oct 31, 2025Bran Castle in Bran, Brașov, Romania
Nov 25, 2025Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy
Oct 4, 2024World Space Week
Dec 10, 2025Castle of Rocca Calascio, Italy
Sep 1, 2023Turkey tail mushroom
Mar 14, 2025Dolmen of Sorginetxe, Spain
Nov 17, 2025Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, United States
Jul 15, 2025Great Basin National Park, Nevada, United States
May 24, 2024Añisclo gorge, Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, Spain
Apr 18, 2025Göreme Historical National Park in Cappadocia, Türkiye
Jan 4, 2025Bản Giốc – Detian Falls, Vietnam
Jun 28, 2025Mannheim Water Tower, Germany