21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Helping paws
Two lionesses pull the hide of a Cape buffalo in opposite directions in order to tear it apart. This image was taken at the first light of dawn as the pride worked on opening up the carcass to access the meat within.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 11.2022 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2023 |
| Photo Location: | Kenya |
| Copyright: | © Alan Smith |