A REGAL BEAST: THE BARBARY LION

The Atlas lion, once roamed throughout the Maghreb, was a spectacularly large predator. Boasting a impressive mane and a fierce roar, the Barbary lion {capturedthe world's attention. Its size was truly remarkable, often outweighing even the largest lions of today. Legends abound about their ferocity, and they were famed for their hunting skills.