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lion

[lahy-uhn] / ˈlaɪ ən /


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This repeating pattern of intense feeding, extended rest, and rising activity closely matched the feast and fast rhythm documented among wild lion populations.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026

His molds, based on the form of a lion sculpture in the British Museum, delve into the politics of collecting and ponder what is lost when cultural artifacts are centralized in institutions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

Gainde means "lion" in the local Wolof language.

From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026

A state housing law meant to fast-track development hit a roadblock as endangered mountain lion habitat rulings stalled plans for 400 homes at Woodland Hills Country Club.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

He glanced behind him, where even mad, even feet away from a grisly death at the hands of the MGM lion, Clara was beautiful enough to momentarily stop his heart.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

Together, these patterns more closely resembled the natural feeding cycles seen in wild lions.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026

Scientists studied a group of adult male African lions after animal care staff added whole carcasses every nine days to an existing feeding routine designed around periods of eating and fasting.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026

In the Ice Age, humans competed with cave lions and bears over everything from food to sleeping space.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Scientists continue to trace significant amounts of this once-popular pesticide in present-day dolphins and coastal-feeding condors, and a recent study linked its presence to an aggressive cancer in California sea lions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Neanderthals could share information about the whereabouts of lions, but they probably could not tell—and revise—stories about tribal spirits.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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