lion

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The single funniest gag arrives before the opening credits, when the roaring of the MGM lion is replaced by a baaaing sound.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

A mountain lion spotted in an Escondido neighborhood was tranquilized, sedated and then released into the wild, according to wildlife officials.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

He said the wildlife park aimed to open both the lion and new tiger habitats to visitors later this year.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

A particularly massive sea lion has Bay Area tourists and residents flocking to Pier 39 in San Francisco to spot the mammal affectionately named “Chonkers.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

As soon as they took their positions, the lion surged forward and took off running.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola