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14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Lion Mother Licking Her Cub

This lioness had three cubs and was licking this little guy's head.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2016
Date Uploaded: 05.2016
Photo Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Copyright: © Ron Pate