lion

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This led to the destruction of all things monarchy-related, including the statues of the lion and the unicorn—symbols of the king—perched atop the state house.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

Researchers studying a small suburban preserve about 45 miles south of San Francisco discovered that as mountain lion activity increased, the behavior of many other animals changed as well.

From Science Daily • Jun. 28, 2026

Three hours before the match, AFP spoke with several protesters who held tickets and wore T-shirts printed with that pre-revolution flag -- horizontal green, white and red stripes overlaid with a sun and a lion.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

"He wasn't the biggest, but he had the heart of a lion," added the ex-Buddies boss, who led the Paisley club to their 2013 League Cup triumph.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“There is no way to know. But it smells as if it grows near the end. So bid farewell to your lion faces.”

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell