The animals who served him were also starving since they were dependent on the lion for their food. 
ðʌ ænʌmʌlz hu sɜ˞vd hɪm wɜ˞ ɔlsoʊ stɑɹvɪŋ sɪns ðeɪ wɜ˞ dɪpɛndʌnt ɑn ðʌ laɪʌn fɔɹ ðɛɹ fud. 
 Indian speaks in a monotone voice with a moderate speed and the recording is of very good quality, as the sound is slightly close to the microphone with almost no background noise.