A lion cub relaxes whilst the pride rests in the shade of the trees lining the banks of the Katuma River. The pride will protect the cubs from danger


A lion cub relaxes whilst the pride rests in the shade of the trees lining the banks of the Katuma River. The pride will protect the cubs who are vulnerable to predation from other predators, especially hyena.


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Location: Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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