Basic Fact about Lion
Renowned for its majesty and nicknamed "the
king of the jungle," the lion possesses both beauty and strength. Lions
vary in color but typically sport light yellow-brown coats. Mature male lions
are unique among big cats due the thick brown or black manes that encircle
their necks and protect them while fighting.
Lions consume a wide variety of
prey, from wildebeest, impala, zebra, giraffe, buffalo and wild hogs to sometimes rhinos and
hippos. They will also feed on smaller animals such as hares, birds and
reptiles. Lions are also known to attack elephants when
food is scarce.
The lion population in Africa has
been reduced by half since the early 1950s. Today, fewer than 21,000 remain in
all of Africa.
Though lions used to live in most
parts of Africa, they are now found only in the south Sahara desert and in
parts of southern and eastern Africa. Historically, in addition to Africa,
lions were found from Greece through the Middle East to northern India.
Both male and female lions roar, and
that roar can be heard over five miles away!
The only social member of the cat
(Felidae) family, lions live in large groups called "prides,"
consisting of about 15 lions. Related females and their young make up the
majority of the pride. A single male, or sometimes a small group of 2-3 males,
will join a pride for an indefinite period, usually about 3 years or until
another group of males takes over.
Lions within a pride are often
affectionate and, when resting, seem to enjoy good fellowship with lots of
touching, head rubbing, licking and purring. The males are territorial, and
will roar and use scent markings to establish their domains.
Females do almost all of the
hunting. They are mainly nocturnal and work in teams to stalk and ambush prey.
Lions inhabit grassy plains, savannahs, open woodlands and scrub country. These
landscapes allow the hunters to creep stealthily through vegetation and leap
upon their unsuspecting prey.
Lions are the second largest living
feline species, second only to the tiger.
Mating
Season: Throughout the year.
Gestation: Around 110 days.
Litter size: 3-4 cubs.
Young cubs are vulnerable to predation by hyenas, leopards and black-backed jackals. The cubs begin hunting at 11 months but remain with their mother for at least two years.
Gestation: Around 110 days.
Litter size: 3-4 cubs.
Young cubs are vulnerable to predation by hyenas, leopards and black-backed jackals. The cubs begin hunting at 11 months but remain with their mother for at least two years.
Height: 4
feet (1.2m) (males).
Length: 5-8 feet (1.5-2.4m) (males).
Weight 330-500 lbs (150-227 kg) (males).
In general, female lions are smaller than males.
Lifespan: 10-14 years.
Top speed: 50 mph (81 km/hr), for short distances
Length: 5-8 feet (1.5-2.4m) (males).
Weight 330-500 lbs (150-227 kg) (males).
In general, female lions are smaller than males.
Lifespan: 10-14 years.
Top speed: 50 mph (81 km/hr), for short distances
These iconic predators—who once
ruled from the southern tip of Africa all the way to northwestern India—are at
risk of extinction by 2020.
It’s hard to believe a population
can plummet so quickly. In the 1940s, an estimated 450,000 lions roamed across
most of Africa and parts of Asia.
QUESTION!
What the unique about mature male lions?
a. The thick brown or black manes that encircle their necks and protect them while fightingb. The lion possesses both beauty and strength
c. The males are territorial, and will roar and use scent markings to establish their domains
e. They are mainly nocturnal and work in teams to stalk and ambush prey
2. how far the lion's roar can be hearda. > 15 milesb. > 5 milesc. < 5 milesd.= 5 milese.< 15 miles3. who is hunting in the colony?
a. female lion
b. male lion
c. young lion
d. famale and male lion
e. famale and young lion
4. the lion wide prey are, except?
a. wildebeest
b. reptiles
c. giraffe
d. impala
e. wild hogs
5. lions inhabit in these places, execpt?
a. open woodlands
b. grassy plains
c. savannahs
d. scrub country
e. forest
6. what the male lion do to establish their domain?
a. roar and use scent markings
b. running around their territorial
c. do hunting
d. fighting with another lion
e. do purring
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