Lions

Did you know that lions are the 2nd largest cat species in the world!(Tigers are first.)

Lions are know as the king of the jungle although they don't live in the jungle.

They live in open woodlands of Africa and Savanna.They also live in Gir forest in India.

They live in prides-that means a group of lions.That can be 15-30 lions.

A baby lion is called a Cub, a male lion is called a Lion and a female lion is called a Lioness.

You can easily tell the different between female and male lions because male lions have manes and females don't.

Lions eat meat.The animals they eat are zebras, giraffes, rhinos, deers and other herd animals.

The lions can run at a speed of 50 miles per hour.

The lions roar can be herd for miles and miles.

Female lions are the hunters.They usually hunt at dusk, whilst the male protects the pride.

Lions can live to 12-15 years in the wild and 20-25 in captivity.

Some cubs don't live because they starve or get eaten.

Some animals that eat cubs are eagles, snakes, hyenas and leopards

A mother lion gives 1-4 cubs every year!