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A lion has heavily muscled forelimbs and shoulders. why?

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A lion has heavily muscled forelimbs and shoulders to add strength for capturing large prey and for defending their cubs and territory. The forelimbs of lions are also equipped with long, retractile claws which help them to grab and hold prey.

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