Golden king

Bravest of the animals
the one they all fear
many beast's buckle
under its when it leers

main of gold
claws of steel
fur that is
rough to feel

a set of teeth
to rip and grind
a terrifying opponent
most beast's find

living in the grasslands
and hunting down prey
but when younger only
seem to play

this animal is a king
a great tyrant
this powerful animal
is the lion