HISTORY OF QUADRUPEDS. 1S5 



The attachment of the Lionefs to her young Is re- 

 markably ftrong: For their fupport, fhe is more fero- 

 cious than the Lion himfelf, makes her incurfions with 

 greater boldnefs, deftroys, without diftindlion, every ani- 

 mal that falls in her way, and carries it reeking to her 

 cubs. — She ufually brings forth in the molt retired and 

 inacceflible places ; and when afraid of her retreat being 

 difcovered, endeavours to hide her tract, by brufhing the 

 ground with her tail. When much difturbed or alarm- 

 ed, fhe will fometimes tranfport her young from one 

 place to another in her mouth; and, if obftruc~ted in her 

 courfe, will defend them to the la ft extremity. 



The flefh of the Lion is faid to have a ftrong, difagree- 

 able flavour; yet it is frequently eaten by the negroes*— 

 The flcin, which was formerly a robe of diftinction for 

 heroes, is now made ufe of by thofe people as a mantle 

 or a bed. They alio preferve the greafe, which is of a 

 penetrating nature, and is ufed in medicine. 



The reprefentation we have given, was drawn from a 

 remarkably fine one, exhibited at Newcaftle in the year 

 1788. It was then young, extremely healthful, active, 

 and in full condition. 



