Bush explorer Barbara Jensen Vorster, 57, was taking pictures of the pride from a 4x4 in the Mashatu Game Reserve in Botswana in July when the equipment fell to the ground.<br /><br />Hearing the thud, a protective lioness jumped up and moved towards the vehicle, causing the exploration party to retreat.<br /><br />The incredible footage shows the mum picking up the camera in her mouth by its lens and prowling off - before giving it to some little cubs to play with.
