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16th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Majestic Maned Lion King

This majestic lion king of Karongwe Private Game Reserve in South Africa shows off his beautiful two-toned mane and licks his lips. He had a pride of 12 of which we were able to witness wonderful family interaction. His two-toned colored mane is quite rare.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2017
Date Uploaded: 11.2018
Photo Location: Trichardtsdal, Limpopo, South Africa
Camera: NIKON D3300
Copyright: © Jahnavi Goldstein