Lioness in tree, Panthera leo

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The lions of the Ishasha area in southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park are unique for their regular tree climbing and no one is sure if it is for cooling in the breeze escaping biting insects at ground level or safety from the areas aggressive elephant

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Size: 5300px × 3245px
Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda.
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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