Wildlife Rhythms

Lion Cubs: Mesmerizing Babies at 3 Weeks

 

Shot at Ndutu Safari Lodge, Tanzania in February 2017 with the 1Dx and Canon 500mm f/4 II 

It was easy to be mesmerized by these adorable 2 1/2 week old lion cubs. They were the youngest lions that I ever saw in the wild and it was amazing to see how fast they grew in just 10 days. Even though the cubs mostly ate, slept and snuggled, it was like watching moving art because they rarely stayed still for more than a minute. I hope that you enjoy this magical and experience. 

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