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Lion Flehmen Response

Lion Flehmen Response

Adult male Lion demonstrating a flehmen response to determine the reproductive status of a mate. We encountered this lion and two females in Ngorongoro Conserva...
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Adult male Lion demonstrating a flehmen response to determine the reproductive status of a mate. We encountered this lion and two females in Ngorongoro Conservation Area during their mating period. Lions will mate up to four times per hour for a multi-day period while the female is receptive. September 18, 2016
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Canon EOS-1D X

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Aperture 71/10 ISO 320 Shutter 1/2000 Focal Length 500/1

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Dec, 2016

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