Majestic trio of lion brothers pose for the camera in stunning snaps

IT’S three lions on a rest as these brothers take things easy in the sunshine. Samburu, Shenzis and Shomba are constant companions at GG Conservation sanctuary in Free State, central South Africa. Three lion brothers take things easy in the sunshine in South Africa Samburu, Shenzis and Shomba are constant companions at GG Conservation sanctuary in Free State, central South Africa They were snapped by photographer Simon Needham. He said: “They are very loving to each other — but just like other brothers, they can get feisty.” “When people see my photos of the three of them, I get an overwhelming response that they are amazed to see three such handsome lions together and so comfortable with one another. “It is so heart-warming to see them hanging out like this. Read more on animals BRUSH OFF Cat swipes squirrel scoffing bird seed — only for it to climb down and give chase PAWS & CLAWS Labrador dubbed DogVinci has painted more than 650 masterpieces “They are very happy lions.” Male lions often form groups with one another when they don’t have to compete for mating rights or battle for their own pride. They are often forced out of prides as they become sexually mature. These groups of males can hunt together and drive off attacks from lone males or full prides. Most read in The Sun BECKS APPEAL Ronaldo tipped to QUIT Utd for 'formidable Beckham partnership' at Inter Miami 'I'M OFF!' Steph's Packed Lunch star 'storms off' show after host's 'no personality' swipe CUT IT OUT Martin Lewis urges everyone to take downshift challenge to cut 30% from bills MY WORD Meghan tries to trademark word for podcast - despite it being around for CENTURIES CRUMBLED! Celeb Bake Off chaos as Matt Lucas ‘really upset’ after stepping in for actress Free rein I let a tattooist give me whatever inking he wanted on my face - I hate it They were snapped by photographer Simon Needham