Majestic Close-Up Portrait of a Barbary Lion (00011752)
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Description: The Barbary Lion (Panthera leo leo) was an impressive and majestic big cat that once roamed North Africa. This fascinating animal has sadly been extinct in the wild since 1910. However, a few specimens can still be found in zoos and private collections. This portrait of a Barbary Lion captures the beauty and strength of this rare lion subspecies.
Location: Transvaal/Limpopo Province, Hoedspruit Research & Breeding Centre, South Africa
Date of Capture: 16.07.2003