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li·on
 lion
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A lion is a large, strong animal in the cat family. Lions have short, tan fur, and they have sharp teeth and claws. They eat meat and are very good hunters. Lions live in Africa and some parts of Asia.
Male lions have long hair around their neck and head. This hair is called the lion's "mane."
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cat, celebrity |
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