LIONS 



are often seen hunting together. One also often finds 

 several male lions together, or a male lion with two 

 lionesses ; old lionesses alone, and also solitary old lions. 

 Their grouping depends largely on the season, particular- 

 ly the pairing season. 



Unless the lion be hungry, he rarely attacks human 

 beings. And he need not go hungry in East Africa, 



FLOCK OF MARABOUS 



which is still rich in wild game. In these parts the 

 natives often follow the lion's track, guided by vultures 

 and marabous, who share his booty by taking what he 

 leaves of the game he has killed. 



It is evident from what I have said that it is not easy 



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