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Asiatic Lion

Panthera leo persica

Photo by KartikBhat
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Look at the innocence on this fiercely dangerous animal.Even a dangerous lion looks cute when it sleeps.

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Comments (7)
ToFastenWithStitches
I bet it was.......not sure I'd want to be around when she woke up and realized she was hungry though! ;0) Great picture.
KartikBhat
Sunflower...It was really cute to watch it sleep!!!

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2011 Best Wildlife Photo
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Great Mammals of India

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PublishedNovember 28, 2011

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