A mature pride male prowls his territory to ensure no nomad males stray near his females in search of mating possibilities.

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A mature pride male prowls his territory to ensure no nomad males stray near his females in search of mating possibilities. Research has shown many cubs are actually from such couplings

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

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