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Simba searches for missing elephants while Mufasa handles zebra-leopard drama in Lion King #2, out this Wednesday from Dynamite Entertainment.

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One of the most talented in his field, Ger from Oak Hill Taxidermy has become the go-to taxidermist for zoos and wildlife ...

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