| 单词 | asiatic lion |
| 释义 | > as lemmasAsiatic lion Asiatic lion n. a lion of the subspecies Panthera leo leo, members of which are typically smaller than African lions and have a less developed mane.The Asiatic lion formerly occurred across India, the Near East, and Arabian peninsula, but currently survives only in the Gir Forest in northern India.Occasionally included in the subspecies Panthera leo persica. ΚΠ 1805 ‘D. Hughson’ London II. 256 An Asiatic Lion from Bussorah, in the Gulf of Persia; said to be less fierce than those of Africa. 1976 Amer. Scientist 64 28/2 The Gir Forest is unique as the home of the 177 remaining Asiatic lions (Panthera leo persica). 2014 Times 22 Aug. 38/1 Hundreds of villagers are being forced out of their homes in central India to make way for a group of Asiatic lions. < as lemmas |
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