Before you listen to this BBC podcast, I'd like to introduce myself.

My name's Stevie Middleton and I'm a BBC Commissioner for a load of sport podcasts.

I'm lucky to do that at the BBC because I get to work with a leading journalist, experienced

pundits and the biggest sport stars.

Together we bring you untold stories and fascinating insights straight from the players'

mouths.

But the best thing about doing this at the BBC is our unique access to the sport world.

What that means is that we can bring you podcasts that create a real connection to

dedicated sports fans across the UK.

So if you like this podcast, head over to BBC Sounds where you'll find plenty more.

This is Discovery from the BBC World Service.

I'm Adam Hart and in my series Tooth and Claw, I'll be exploring our complex and challenging

relationship with Earth's greatest predecessors. Through the people who spent their lives studying,

protecting and at times narrowly escaping them.

Today it's the archetypal mannita, the lion. From Aslan to Simba, from the Wizard of

Oz to Heraldry, children from Los Angeles to London probably recognise the King of Beasts

before they can name the animals in their own backyards.

But what about people who have lions in their own backyards?

To find out more about lions and are often difficult relationships with them,

I'm joined by two scientists who've spent much of their lives working and living in a lion

country. Dr. Moore Angels and Beezer is the founding director of Wildlife Conservation

Action in Zimbabwe and Dr. Amy Dickman heads up the Ruahar Carnival project in Tanzania.

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