African Lion (Panthera leo). Reclining lioness, facing away, showing dark vertebral stripe originating from back of head, dark patches back of ears.

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African Lion (Panthera leo). Reclining adult female, lioness, facng away, showing dark vertebral stripe originating from the crown of the head. Darker contrasting patches on the reverse side of the ears, external pinna. Colour of the grass indicative of the wet season. Botswana.

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Size: 6720px × 4480px
Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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