A desolate, barren landscape stretches out into the distance. The sun beats down harshly on the parched earth, causing the scant vegetation to shrivel up and die. The sky is a dusty, washed out blue void of any clouds. There is no sign of life, except for a sole, emaciated animal - perhaps once a proud lion - its ribs protruding painfully against its thinning, dull fur. Its eyes are glazed, and it lies motionless, too weak to hunt
