Close-up of a 8 month old male junior lion (Panthera leo) snuggling to the legs of a ranger and interacting with him, Cullinan, South Africa

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Property release of Colin's Horseback Africa (pty) Ltd (breeding station and lodge) obtained and available on request.

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Size: 4608px × 3072px
Location: Cullinan, South Africa
Photo credit: © aroundtheworld.photography / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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