Mark Goldstein, Lion Cub chewing stick (ANIMAL & NATURE 2026)

We came across a family of lions by the side of a dry riverbank in Sabi Sands South Africa. The cubs were playing as the two mums sleepily watched over them. All three cubs were adorable, this one most active. This fabulous female leopard waking to the rising sun which spotlights her dramaticaly. This male lion is majestic and very intimidating. Also in Sabi Sands

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