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This photograph was taken on 28 July 2026 in the Okavango Delta, Botswana, during a game drive. A lioness and her two cubs had just finished feeding, their faces still marked with blood from the kill, when they settled into a moment of close physical contact. I photographed the scene from the vehicle, at a respectful distance, using a 600mm lens to avoid disturbing the pride. The image captures the contrast between the raw reality of a recent hunt and the quiet, affectionate bond between mother and cubs, a side of lions rarely associated with their reputation as apex predators.
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