LIONS
what are lions?
The lion is one of the big cats in the genus Panthera and a member of the family Felidae. The commonly used term African lion collectively denotes the several subspecies in Africa.They are also the second leading largest cat in the world
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Lions hunt with the pride especially for bigger preys.They use the sneak attack approach on victims .As well as corner the prey when hunting with pride.
Lions usually fight when they see or feel a thread from other males or outsiders.They use their mane as protective shields.
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Where do they live?
- Lions live in grasslands, scrubs and and open woodlands of Saharan Africa.
- A small population of Asian lions exists in India's Gir Forest. Asian lions and African lions are subspecies of the same species. Asian lions once prowled from the Middle East to India.
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Lions and Prides
- Lions are sociable animals that live in groups called Prides.Prides are family units that usually have three males and multiple females and cubs.
- Reason they form prides are the fusion of subgroups of lions.
- Females defend pride territory, males defend females from other males.
- No recruitment of outside females, all highly related and grow up in pride.
- Young males forced to leave the pride at about three years old.
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Lions and Hunting?
Lions hunt with the pride especially for bigger preys.They use the sneak attack approach on victims .As well as corner the prey when hunting with pride.
Lions and fights
Lions usually fight when they see or feel a thread from other males or outsiders.They use their mane as protective shields.
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Fun facts on lions
Lion’s are known as king of the jungle, but they really don’t live in jungles.
A male lion is called a lion.
A female lion is called a lioness.
A baby lion is called a cub.
A male lion has a mane and a female does not.
A males mane will begin to grow at 18 months and will continue to grow until they are 5.
A male lion can weigh between 400-500 pounds and sometimes more.
A female lion can weigh 290-350 pounds.
Lions deer and other herd animals.
The female lions are the hunters. They usually hunt at dusk or at night.
The female lion will bring the food back to the pride. The male will eat first than the females and last the cubs.
A lion can runs at speeds up to 50 miles per hour but not for long distances.
When a lion walks their heels do not touch the ground.
Unlike other cats lions are great swimmers.
A lion’s roar can be heard as far as 5 miles away!
Lions rest for up to 20 hours a day.
Remember Simba from Disney’s Lion King? Did you know that the Swahili (a language in Africa)word for Lion is Simba!
A mother lion gives give to 1-4 cubs every 2 years.
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