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Photo taken in January, 2014 @ Zoo Dierenrijk, The Netherlands

You know there are several zoos I frequently visit. This zoo has three African Lion brothers, but being familiar with Artis big male Caesar, these are kind of disappointing.
Not that there's anything wrong with  them - they're healthy, strong and good-looking males. They just miss the full mane you're used to. It's barely there, and so very blond.
I believe they were only born in 2011, but still. Maybe a female companion will stir things up :D And guess what, Artis has two female cubbies, one born in 2011 and one in 2012. I've been keeping my fingers crossed since the Lions arrived at this zoo.
It would be awesome, Lion cubbies at a zoo so close to home :D

Species: African Lion (Afrikaanse leeuw)

Latin name: Panthera Leo

Originates from Africa and West Asia.

Current status: Vulnerable

 Did you know:  

…It is the second-largest living Cat, after the Tiger, but the tallest – at the shoulder – of all living cats.

…Lions are the only members of the Cat family to display obvious sexual dimorphism, meaning that males and females look distinctly different.

…Lions in captivity tend to be larger than Lions in the wild.

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Image size
3543x2657px 1.39 MB
Make
SONY
Model
DSC-HX300
Shutter Speed
1/250 second
Aperture
F/6.3
Focal Length
215 mm
ISO Speed
800
Date Taken
Jan 27, 2014, 1:24:29 PM
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