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The lion has long been known as the King of the jungle and rightly so. Being the largest predator, it has no enemies apart from man. It is seen as a symbol of courage and nobility in many African states and tribes, especially among the Maasai community who take pride in single handed killing of a lion during rites of passage.

Physical Characteristics

A lion (Photo:Stolz, Gary M. - USFWS)