African lion (Panthera leo), male exhibiting flehmen response: air is drawn into the vomeronasal organ in order to detect pheromones or other scents.

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African lion (Panthera leo), male exhibiting flehmen response: air is drawn into the vomeronasal organ in order to detect pheromones or other scents. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

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