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Rare, Black-Maned Ethiopian Lion Caught On Camera

<div><p>Although most African lions live in the Savannah of sub-Saharan Africa, a few populations can be found hiding in the mountains of Ethiopia. </p><p>For years, the rare, black-maned Ethiopian lion was feared to be extinct. But, in 2016 a small group of about 50 lions was discovered. </p><p>When <a href="http://bioweb.biology.utah.edu/sekercioglu/">í‡aÄŸan ÅžekercioÄŸlu</a>, a National Geographic Explorer and ornithologist at the University of Utah was driving through the Bale Mountains National Park in Ethiopia, he spotted one of these magnificant beasts taking a nightly stroll.</p><p>Thankfully, he was able to overcome his fear long enough to take this amazing video!</p><div><amp-instagram height="1" width="1" layout="responsive" data-captioned="" data-shortcode="BQVbvPyDEGD"></amp-instagram></div><p>What would you have done in a situation like this? Run, or say a prayer and capture the photo of a lifetime?</p><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p></div>

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