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A young lion cub moves playfully through short golden savanna grass in warm evening light

About this photo

Warm golden hour light falls on a playful lion cub pouncing through short savanna grass, with a soft blurred background that draws focus to the subject. This image works well for wildlife content, conservation articles, and animal-themed design projects.

Prompt: “lion cub pouncing playfully in short golden grass, big paws raised, warm evening light” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well-composed image with natural warm lighting and correct lion anatomy, closely matching the brief with no visible flaws at regular viewing.

Also searched as: savanna wildlife · golden hour lion · african grassland animal · wildlife photography

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this playful lion cub in savanna grass photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Playful Lion Cub In Savanna Grass” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/playful-lion-cub-in-savanna-grass-9ed79c48) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “lion cub pouncing playfully in short golden grass, big paws raised, warm evening light” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more animals images like this?
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