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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Smilin' Lion

My wife and I were visiting the Lion Habitat Ranch near Las Vegas, where rescued and retired lions are given treatment, rest, and space to enjoy themselves. This lion in particular seemed to know he was in a good place.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Henderson, Nevada, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS 750D
Copyright: © Adam Buchbinder