After a long night walking their territory a coalition of two brothers stop and rest in the shade of thick bush to escape the heat of the day.

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After a long night walking their territory a coalition of two brothers stop and rest in the shade of thick bush to escape the heat of the day. Lions spend the majority of the day resting.

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Size: 3997px × 5500px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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