The
Lion
Vincent Verboncoeur
This
majestic yet savage animal has long been considered the king
of all other animals. Throughout history the lion has represented
strength and royalty. The lion’s roar can be heard up
to five miles away and can be most intimidating up close.
An adult male can typically weigh 450 pounds and stand four
feet tall at the shoulders. At one time lions were found roaming
Europe, southern Asia, eastern and central India and all over
the African continent. Today, the only naturally occurring
lions can be found in Africa, and even here they have been
wiped out in the north. The last Numidian male was shot as
a trophy in the 1930’s. Nevertheless, the African lion
numbered close to 200,000 in 1991.
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