lions

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  1. noun A large carnivorous feline mammal (Panthera leo) of Africa and northwest India, having a short tawny coat, a tufted tail, and, in the male, a heavy mane around the neck and shoulders.
  2. noun Any of several large wildcats related to or resembling the lion.
  3. noun A very brave person.
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  • Those following this story will recall that six sea lions were mysteriously trapped in two separate traps last year, and died under very suspicious circumstances which have still not been adequately explained. —  portland indymedia - features
  • Anyone who could suggest that taking out sea lions is a solution to the salmon crisis is ignorant of reality, facts, and history. —  portland indymedia - features
  • Extiction is forever, the spring chinook are in danger of going extinct and the california sea lions are at all time population highs with no extiction danger. —  portland indymedia - features
  • In fact, the sea lions are at Bonneville only a few months, and their impact is much greater on those stocks migrating in spring. —  Today in Oregon: The Oregonian
  • The youngest seed of my lions is a Very gifted athlete —  WTF Is It Now?!?
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