Few animals earn their spot on a folding table like the lion — mane, muzzle, and all, in a handful of folds. This little guy is about as friendly an introduction to animal origami as you'll find.

The whole sequence is just seven short steps, a few of them the same simple crease, so it's perfect for kids or first-timers. Grab a square of paper (yellow with a contrasting back makes the best mane) and let's bring the king of the jungle to life.

STEP 1

Fold it in half and make a crease.

STEP 2

Fold it in half and make a crease.

STEP 3

Fold it up at the position shown in the photo.

STEP 4

Fold it at the position shown in the photo.

STEP 5

Turn it over.

STEP 6

Fold it up at the position shown in the photo.

STEP 7

Turn it over.

Done!

The lion is complete.