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Roaring out of slumber
As we were driving away from a spot where we watched a pride of lions, we stumbled upon this male lion isolated from the group. The lion's head popped out of the grass and he let out a deep roar, either to communicate with the rest of the pride or to establish domain in the event of potential challengers.
Digital image ID: Philippe_Rouquet_20160413_001417
Author: Philippe Rouquet
© Philippe Rouquet
Digital image size: 10.7 Mpixels (30.5 MB uncompressed) - 4000x2667 pixels (13.3x8.9 in / 33.9x22.6 cm at 300 ppi)
Digital image keywords: Behavior, Botswana, calling, carnivores, cat-like carnivores, cats, communicating, Lion, Mammals, roar, roaring cats, Selinda Game Reserve, sleeping
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