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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Mother Lemur Sunning

A mother Ring-tailed Lemur sunning herself in a tree and nursing her baby. As the lemurs wake up and make their way to feed in the spiny forest they face the sun to warm up. This mom gets so warming sunshine while feeding her baby.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Madagascar
Camera: ILCE-7RM4
Copyright: © Beverly Houwing