This way, the other animals started offering themselves, but the lion kept refusing to accept their offer. 
ðɪs weɪ, ðʌ ʌðɜ˞ ænʌmʌlz stɑɹtɪd ɔfɜ˞ɪŋ ðɛmsɛlvz, bʌt ðʌ laɪʌn kɛpt ɹʌfjuzɪŋ tu æksɛpt ðɛɹ ɔfɜ˞. 
 Indian speaks with a monotone voice at a moderate speed in a recording with very clear sound. The speech is delivered in a close proximity, resulting in minimal reverberation.