Silver / 2024 / Nature / Wildlife

• Prize
  Silver in Nature/Wildlife
• Photographer
  Elizabeth Yicheng Shen, United States

The series depicts the rich social interactions of lions. A pride consists of a coalition of lions and several lionesses. They are family animals who work together to hunt, raise their young and defend their territory. They are known to be affectionate towards each other and often groom, rub their heads and purr while resting and sleeping. There were times when they disagreed. Arguing, complaining and even fighting can be seen in their body language and facial expressions.