A lion’s yawn might look sleepy, but it’s often a social signal rather than just a sign of tiredness. Lions yawn to help wake up the body and brain, especially before a burst of activity like a hunt or going on patrol. Among pride members, frequent yawning can also help synchronize group behavior, like getting everyone up and moving around the same time. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 560, f/5.6 at 1/1000th of a second.
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A lion’s yawn might look sleepy, but it’s often a social signal rather than just a sign of tiredness. Lions yawn to help wake up the body and brain, especially before a burst of activity like a hunt or going on patrol. Among pride members, frequent yawning can also help synchronize group behavior, like getting everyone up and moving around the same time. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 560, f/5.6 at 1/1000th of a second.
I wonder if thats why our dog yawns as soon as he wakes up, lol. Thanks for the photo & info!
Could be. All sorts of signals animals are always sending out there.
Love this big pink tongue!
Me too. I actually desaturated it a bit because I thought the natural color looked fake.
Very nice catching that yawn just right!
Thanks Sue. Always on the look out for those yawn shots.