A pride of lion have killed a young hippo and are feeding on the carcass. This is a substantial meal and there is enough to avoid conflict when eating

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A pride of lion have killed a young hippo and are feeding on the carcass. This is a substantial meal and there is enough to avoid conflict when eating, though the dominant male feeds as and when he wants

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Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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