Sadly this Lion is no longer at Colchester zoo as he died some time ago. This image displays the condition that he was kept in, they certainly do not look this well in the wild.Although zoos are a contentious issue they reprsent the natural world to those less fortunate whom may never see these creatures in the wild, they certainly have an educational value.
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Location: Colchester zoo UK
Photographer: Ron Tear