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The Ministry of Environment and Tourism later confirmed that the lioness involved in the attack was put down on Sunday, June 1, after officials determined that the animal posed a continued threat to the community and tourists.
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David Chiu, People.com, 2 June 2025
The new moniker has a twist: while ‘lionne’ is French for lioness, Kang explained the team opted for the spelling with a ‘y’ to reinforce the team’s identity as rooted in the city of Lyon.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Authorities have set a trap and deployed teams to search for the lioness.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2025
The lioness then entered a house and attacked the girl, who was inside with a second teenager.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2025
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David Chiu, People.com, 2 June 2025
The new moniker has a twist: while ‘lionne’ is French for lioness, Kang explained the team opted for the spelling with a ‘y’ to reinforce the team’s identity as rooted in the city of Lyon.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Authorities have set a trap and deployed teams to search for the lioness.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2025
The lioness then entered a house and attacked the girl, who was inside with a second teenager.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2025
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“Lioness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lioness. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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lioness
noun
li·on·ess
ˈlī-ə-nəs 
: a female lion
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