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Minnesota man says he had 'no idea' lion killed on Zimbabwe hunt was beloved local animal

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Wednesday, July 29, 2015
The Trend: Hunter charged with poaching after killing lion
A Minnesota dentist is drawing criticism from all over the world after killing a well-known lion named Cecil during a hunt in Zimbabwe.
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