According to the passage, which of the following has NOT contributed to the popular image of Tsavo lions as savage creatures?

Tsavo lions have been observed to bring down one of the strongest and most aggressive animals-the Cape buffalo.

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In contrast to the situation in traditional lion haunts, scarcity of non-buffalo prey in the Tsavo makes the Tsavo lions more aggressive

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The Tsavo lion is considered to be less evolved than the Serengeti variety.

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Tsavo lions have been observed to attack vehicles as well as humans.

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Solution

The correct option is C The Tsavo lion is considered to be less evolved than the Serengeti variety.
Option (c)

The answer is (c). Other than (c) all the rest will contribute to the image of the Tsavo being ferocious as they are stated in the passage. Option (a) and (c) are present in the fourth paragraph of the passage. Option (d) is clearly stated in the fifth paragraph.

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