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Nothing Lasts Forever: Lessons from the Lion on Power, Aging, and Vulnerability Abuja, Nigeria — In a stark reminder of life’s impermanence, experts say that power, strength, and beauty are fleeting—just like the life of the savannah’s greatest predator, the lion. At the height of its life, the lion dominates its territory. It hunts skillfully, devours its prey, and commands respect from other animals. The scraps it leaves behind sustain scavengers like hyenas, underscoring its temporary reign. However, as age sets in, even the strongest lions lose their strength. Unable to hunt or defend themselves, older lions become vulnerable to predators. Hyenas, opportunistic and relentless, eventually claim what the lion can no longer protect. This harsh reality serves as a natural reminder of the fragility of life. “Life is short. Power is ephemeral. Physical beauty is temporary,” says wildlife observer and social commentator, Dr. Ifeanyi Onuigbo. “I have seen it in lions, and I have seen it in...