African Lioness (Panthera leo). Female recognizable by the lack of a mane. Example of sexual dimorphism in a mammal. Mother or a litter in a tropical

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African Lioness (Panthera leo). Female recognizable by the lack of a mane. Example of sexual dimorphism in a mammal. Mother or a litter in a tropical heat of the day shady refuge under bush and tree cover. Note dark marking on the rear or reverse side of the left ear. Okavango Delta. Boswana. Africa.

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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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