a lion sitting in the grass next to a truck

Regal and formidable, the sovereign of the wilderness stands unrivaled by any natural adversaries. Yet, in a staggering turn of events, the population of African lions has dwindled by more than 40% within the last three generations, a consequence of habitat loss and escalating conflicts with humanity. Lions, as mammals, stand as the epitome of sociability among the grand feline species. They form familial units known as prides, typically comprising connected females and their offspring. Distinguished by their commanding presence and resplendent manes, indicative of their prowess, dominant male