HISTORY OF QUADRUPEDS. 



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THE LION. 



(Fclis Leo, Linn. Lc Lion, Buff.; 



Is eminently distinguished from the rest, as well 

 in size and strength, as by his large and flowing 

 mane. 



This animal is produced in Africa, and the hottest 

 parts of Asia. It is found in the greatest numbers 

 in the scorched and desolate regions of the torrid 

 zone, in the deserts of Zaara and Biledulgerid, and 

 in all the interior parts of the vast continent of 

 Africa. In these desert regions, whence mankind 

 are driven by the rigorous heat of the climate, this 

 animal reigns sole master: its disposition seems to 

 partake of the ardour of its native soil : inflamed by 

 the influence of a burning sun, its rage is most 

 tremendous, and its courage undaunted. Happily, 

 indeed, the species is not numerous, and is said to 



