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Lion

Panthera leo

Photo by AdamRiley
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Description:

This Lion was astride Simba Koppies in the Serengeti, a favoured site for Lions and inspiration for the Lion King's Pride Rock. This magnificent male was pulling burrs out of his mane using his teeth.

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Comments (7)
pamsai
Hi Adam, I have created a Mission for East Africa and cordially invite you to add you serengeti photos to this new mission. http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/402896137
Sachin Zaveri
Regal spotting, Enjoyed your series a lot and especially Bush Hyrax thanks for sharing,
KarenL
And now I have a name to put to it! :)
AdamRiley
Hi Karen - looks like the same rock, very nice!
KarenL
Lovely photo! I think I have a photo of a young lioness on the same rock http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7078278

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