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After extensive study comparing Africa to other regions, it remains the only continent rich in untapped resources and artifacts. Despite this, Africa is often disrespected and undervalued by other nations, leading to the misconception of it as a continent of limitations.

The lion (Panthera leo) is a large cat native to Africa and India, known for its muscular body, broad chest, and distinctive mane in males. As a social species, lions live in groups called prides, consisting of a few males, related females, and their cubs. Female lions hunt cooperatively, primarily targeting medium to large ungulates, while lions also serve as apex predators. Once widespread across Africa and Eurasia, lions now exist in fragmented populations in sub-Saharan Africa and one in India. Listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN since 1996, their population has declined due to habitat loss and human conflicts. Lions are iconic in human culture, appearing in art, literature, and as national symbols, with a long history in menageries and zoos dating back to Ancient Egypt and the Roman Empire.