While some people might point out that lions are far more dangerous than black bears, especially when wounded, the big differences I've heard from several PH's are:
1) Lion hunters are often over-gunned, because....
2) Lions scare the schidt out of them, and....
3) Lion trophy fees are VERY expensive.
Have also heard the first two factors applied to the average Cape buffalo hunter, plus the hunter being middle-aged, tired and hot when he finally gets a shot.
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