Features such as the unique whisker spot pattern and individual details like the mane length, thickness and colour all help to identify individuals

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Features such as the unique whisker spot pattern and individual details like the mane length, thickness and colour all help to identify individual animals in the field, essential for research of behaviour and demographics

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Location: Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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