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Lion cubs playing

We caught up with the two lionesses and their cubs the day after they had caught a hearty meal. While the mammas were conserving their energy, The cubs were particularly playful and tore around chasing each other.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2018
Date Uploaded: 10.2018
Photo Location: Mashatu Game Reserve, Botswana
Camera: NIKON D3300
Copyright: © Sara Lunden