lion
largest of the great cats, often about 2.8 m. from nose to tip of tail, standing as high as 1 meter (3 feet 3 inches) at the shoulder; pale yellowish brown in color; adult males have a mane around the neck and shoulders that is darker than the rest of their fur; Panthera leo; unclean animal; associated with aggression and strength
“lion.” Atlas. Accessed 2026. https://fcbh-atlas.vercel.app/en/term/lion
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