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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Brothers

Lions tend to rub their heads against each other as a way of communicating with each other. I chanced upon a few males who were traveling together. No hostility between them but there were lots of affection going on. It was such a great opportunity to capture these moods to show their 'softer' side.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Kenya
Camera: Canon EOS R3
Copyright: © Vanessa Beadling