King of jungle,,,,facts about Lions
Facts about lions
Lions are the strongest animals. Lions are very social animals.The lion is the second largest cat in the world.Males and females take on very different roles in the pride. Male lions spend their time guarding their territory and their cubs. Female lions are the primary hunters of the group.After a successful hunt, all the lions in the pride share the meal.Lions have a fast-working digestive system.They drink water everyday. But they can go 4-5 days without drinking.
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1. Lions usually live in groups of about 30 animals are called prides.
2. An adult male's roar can be heard up to 8km away.They are 6 times more sensitive to light than humans.
3 A female lion needs 5kg of meat a day. A male needs 7kg or more a day.Lions are symbols of strength and courage.
4 The name for a baby lion is a cub.Lionesses are caring mothers who will even take care of a neglected cub.
5 Female lions do 85-90% of the prides hunting, while the male lions patrol the territory and protect the pride.
6 In the wild, lions live for an average of 12 years and up to 16 years. They live up to 25 years in captivity.
7 Lions go on the hunt for food mostly from dusk till dawn.
8 Female lions reach two-thirds of their adult size by the time they are two years old.
9 Lions run at a speed of up to 81 kmph. Head rubbing, or nuzzling, is a common greeting behaviour for lions.
10 Lions hunt large animals such as zebra and wildebeest.
11 Lions enjoy relaxing and lazing around. They spend between 16 and 20 hours each day resting and sleeping.
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