A young male cub sits contentedly whilst the rest of the pride relaxes nearby in the relative safety of Ruaha National Park.

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Size: 5000px × 3333px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Iringa, Tanzania.
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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