THE LAST ROARS: THE BARBARY LION'S DEMISE

Once grazing the arid plains of North Africa, the Barbary lion was a magnificent creature. Feared for its size and fierce spirit, it was the embodiment of strength and noble beauty. Sadly, the Barbary lion's story is one of loss. Human encroachment prompted by development shattered its habitat, while poaching eliminated its numbers. Today, the Barb