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African lion

Panthera leo

Photo by Maria dB
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Field Notes

Description:

The only large cats that live in groups, lions are the second largest cats after the tigers. The females do most of the hunting; they also scavenge for a good part of their diet. Females help one another care for their young.

Habitat:

Sub-Saharan Africa

Notes:

These two young lions were quite far from the road, resting and playing in the shade.

Reference Links:

Lion

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Comments (3)
Maria dB
Thank you, maca1; it was great spotting them!
Maria dB
Thank you, Karen. If I had had a larger zoom lens, the photos would have been better but it was very cool to see them!
KarenL
Nice series - the 3rd & 4th photos are very charming!

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African Cats
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African Mammals in the Wild

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PublishedJanuary 19, 2012

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