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Yes, the Cowardly Lion costume from the Hollywood classic The Wizard of Oz was made from real lion skin and fur. Fans of the hit movie were less than impressed to find out. TheWizard of Oz is one of the most memorable and iconic movies to date but it could also act as a lesson on what not to do when it comes to safety standards. The film has a long history of controversy but fans were startled to find out one more discovery in recent years. Actor Bart Lahr, wore a costume made from real lion skin and fur while playing the Cowardly Lion. The costume was really made from a lion peltThe costume w…