A close-up, vertical shot shows a tawny-furred lioness resting on a wooden ledge within an enclosure. She is positioned facing slightly right, with her head partially tilted. Initially, she is actively licking her right front paw with her tongue extended. Her eyes are mostly closed. After several seconds, she finishes licking, retracts her tongue, and rests her chin on her front paws, maintaining a somewhat squinted expression. The background features green slatted panels or walls on either side and a solid green structure below the ledge. White vertical supports are also visible. The scene is brightly lit by natural light. Indistinct human speech is audible in the background.