Lion and Jackal Encounter in the Kalahari (Khalagadi)

We visited the Kalahari desert in December ’07, one afternoon we recorded and photo’ed this interaction close to the Nossob campsite. The Jackal came right up to the male Lion bit his tail and then was chased by a very confused and angry Lion. We are not sure if the Jackal was brave or stupid or just plain arrogant.