A days-old lion cub resting on her mother's lap, hidden inside a thick bush.

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African Lion (Panthera Leo) A days-old lion cub resting on her mother's lap, hidden inside a thick bush. Mums keep their new born cubs well hidden from both the pride and other external enemies (such as hyenas) during their first weeks. Masai Mara, Kenya

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Size: 3860px × 2573px
Location: Masai Mara, Kenya
Photo credit: © Arturo de Frias / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: 09, 100, 2008, africa, baby, big, cat, cub, cute, fauna, helpless, kenya, lion, mammal, mara, masai, motherhood, nature, newborn, protection, rare, safe, top, wildlife, wpy