A lioness shows signs of fighting and also a tick embedded in her fur near the whiskers, minor issues to a healthy cat.

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Portrait of a lioness

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Size: 4900px × 3497px
Location: Katavi National Park, B 8, Sitalike, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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