The Grieving Mother
According to the wildlife photographer, this lioness had recently lost its cubs when an alpha from another pride intruded into their territory and brutally slaughtered them. When male lions seize new territory from another, they may murder cubs to establish dominance over the females. Lions can also be violent toward lionesses and even murder them if they reject mating. While lamenting their passing, this lioness took in this little calf, who was now filling the void left by their demise.
The Grieving Mother
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