Chipmunk with Nut

This cute chipmunk was sitting near Yellowstone Lake, in an area populated by numerous geysers and other thermal features. I was lucky to spot the little creature scampering across the ground, and my 400mm lens allowed me to get some close-up shots without approaching too closely. She/He sat there for several minutes gnawing on the nuts held in his hands. I like the small yellow flowers behind the animal as well.

The Smiling Lion

This adult male lion appears to be smiling. Maybe it's because he had a good dream. He and his two brothers had just awakened from an afternoon nap to be well rested for a night of hunting. 

My group found the brothers early the following morning, several miles awy, finishing off the carcass of a wildebeest they had killed during the night. 

The action happened in Tanzania. 

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