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Contemplation by $ewm:iconewm:

Categories Photography > Animals, Plants & Nature > Wild Animals

©2005-2009 $ewm
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This lion is a Timbavati White Lion. At first glace someone may think its albino but if you take another glace they do have pigmentaion in their eyes, paw pads, and lips. These lions have a condition called leucism which is a loss in pigment in the skin and fur. There are very few of these lions approximately 30 worldwide. There are a limited few in the wild due to poachers, fellow pride members, starvation and predators. Many are killed by the mother since its different and would not last in the wild because as cubs they would be easily seen by other predators and their prey can see them easier. For more information on these lions go here [link]

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*BatDesignz Feb 12, 2005, 5:49:22 PM
hes so pretty, nice picture

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~aaronminier Feb 12, 2005, 6:40:05 PM
Very nice picture...How close did you actually get to the lion..
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$ewm Feb 12, 2005, 6:44:21 PM
Don't really know exactly the distance. The exhibit these lions are at the Cincinnati Zoo is fairly open so its easy to get pictures without having to worry about glass and wire fencing. I wish I could have gotten closer =P I've heard they are very soft. =D

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~moomba2 Feb 13, 2005, 12:55:27 AM
This one isn't quite as white as some others I've seen. Great capture though. ^__^

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~littleredelf Feb 13, 2005, 12:14:55 PM
regal and gorgeous shot!
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that little sunny spot on his temple . . .
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~electric-kangaroo Feb 13, 2005, 4:40:26 PM
beautiful shot! I love how the light falls on his face. and what beautiful coloring he has!
instant :+fav: :!:

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~lindabell Feb 13, 2005, 6:46:59 PM
:wow: This shot is SPECTACULAR!

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~mlfan Feb 14, 2005, 3:35:25 AM
Awesome photo...brilliant profile shot. Especially love the pure black background...makes him stand out so much.

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~sunrunner68 Feb 14, 2005, 4:55:50 AM
This would make a great print. I am just loving the profile shot with the dark background. GREAT capture!

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Canon
Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL
1/250 second
F/5.6
300 mm
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Dec 21, 2004, 1:49:53 PM

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