Vultures, predominantly Hooded Vultures, gather close to a carcass that lions are guarding. They will roost and remain perched for days

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Vultures, predominantly Hooded Vultures, gather close to a carcass that lions are guarding. They will roost and remain perched for days till the lions have had their fill and then the scavengers can take over

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Size: 6200px × 4346px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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