The track of a mature male Lion in the soft dry sand marks his progress through camp during the night. Wind and insect movements will soon blur.

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The track of a mature male Lion in the soft dry sand marks his progress through camp during the night. Wind and insect movements will soon blur the outline clearly visible in the early morning light.

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Size: 5500px × 3667px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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