lion
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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
The Wildlife Trusts, external said the lion's mane jellyfish gets its name from its long tentacles, and have "all the beauty and bite of a lion".
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Gainde means "lion" in the local Wolof language.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
Marine Mammal Care Center volunteers clean a pen while a sea lion watches closely at the hospital 3.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Where I live in northern Kenya, the lion is a symbol of bravery and pride.
From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola
Anyone hoping to prosper by holding a leveraged ETF for the long run should ponder Shōhaku’s lions tumbling into the depths of the gorge and the long, treacherous path back to the top.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Whether lions, tigers, and other wild felids actually use these compounds to recognize specific individuals has not yet been demonstrated.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
The name blunder earlier this week was part of the Cheshire zoo's ticket promotion to allow visitors to go on a tour showcasing its Sumatran tigers, lions, rhinos and Komodo dragons.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
A zoo has blamed a computer error after it advertised a "child predator tour" online to see its tigers and lions.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
Back at the beach, the sea lions were honking and restless, and Fred’s friends were zipping over the rocks, even the oldest scuttling like hatchlings.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
