Have you ever wondered how sharp a lion’s teeth are? Or why lions have to hunt and how do they do it? Discover God’s designs in lions including how they work together in prides, care for lion cubs, and what they can teach us about God’s grace in a fallen world.

Here’s our trail map:

• Where Do Lions Live?
• How Do Lions Raise Families Together?
• How Sharp Are Lion’s Teeth?
• How Can We Glimpse God’s Goodness In Carnivores?

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• The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891
• Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
• 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

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• Grab your copy of Wonders of Creation and discover God’s designs in a fallen world: https://www.masterbooks.com/wonders-of-creation
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• Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videos
• Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club
• Free Lion Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/how-sharp-are-a-lions-teeth/
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Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“God said, ‘Look, I have given you all the plants that have grain for seeds and all the trees whose fruits have seeds in them. They will be food for you. I have given all the green plants as food for every wild animal, every bird of the air, and every small crawling animal.’ And it happened.” Genesis 1:29-30 (NCV)

 “Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight and was full of violence.” Genesis 6:11 (NIV)

“Everything that moves, everything that is alive, is yours for food. Earlier I gave you the green plants, but now I give you everything for food.” Genesis 9:3 (NCV)

“Then wolves will live in peace with lambs,

    and leopards will lie down to rest with goats.

Calves, lions, and young bulls will eat together,

    and a little child will lead them.

Cows and bears will eat together in peace.

    Their young will lie down to rest together.

    Lions will eat hay as oxen do.” Isaiah 11:6-7 (NCV)

“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death, sadness, crying, or pain, because all the old ways are gone.” Revelation 21:4 (NCV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

• Sub-Saharan Africa: The large area of Africa made up of many countries that is south of the Saharan Desert.
• Asiatic Lion: A protected species of lion living in the Gir Forest of western India.
• Lion Pride: A family group of lions that lives together—usually related females and their cubs, plus one to a few adult males—who share food, protect each other, and defend their territory.
• Lioness: A female lion.
• Matrilineal: A family system where related females (mothers, daughters, sisters) stay together and pass the family group on through the mother’s side.
• Allomothering: When females other than a baby’s own mother help care for it.
• Canine Teeth: A set of four long, sharp teeth lions use for gripping and holding onto prey.
• Carnassial Teeth: Sharp molar teeth lions use for shearing meat.
• Obligate Carnivore: Animals that rely on meat for the nutrition they need. They must eat meat.

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