Facts about Lions

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Description of Lions
The Lion is described as large, carnivorous feline mammal (Panthera leo). Lions have a short tawny coat, a tufted tail, and male lions have a heavy mane around the head and neck.

Species of Lions
There are seven different species of Lions:

  • African lion
  • Asiatic lion
  • American Lion
  • Mountain Lion
  • Cave lion
  • White lion

Facts about where Lions live and what they eat!
Lions are native to Africa and Northwest India
The common habitat are both open plains and open woodlands
The diet of consists of meat - both large and small game

Basic Facts about Lions
The name of a male is referred to as a lion or tom
The name of a female is referred to as a she-lion or lioness
The name or offspring, or a baby Lion, is a cub, whelp or lionet who live in a lions den
The average size of a litter is two
The collective name for a group of Lions is a pride
The sound made by a Lion is referred to as a roar or growl

Facts about the Size of Lions
Fully grown males reach the height of 4 feet
An adult male weighs between 330-530 pounds

Cool and Fun Facts about the life, behavior and personality of Lions - the King of the Jungle!

  • Lions are active during and at night but they prefer hunting at night
  • A Lions lifespan is 15 years in the wild
  • Cross- breeding between lions and tigers resulting in a 'tiglon'
  • The lion is the second biggest cat in the world
  • A lion can run up to a maximum speed of 80 kilometres per hour

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