Animal Fact File

Animal: Lion

Home: The lion lives in a Den.

Food and drink: Lions drink water and eat meat.

Body: The lion is a very large and strong animal with very sharp teeth. Lions have brown fur, and the male have manes around their face.

Life Span: The life span of a lion is about 15 years.

4 facts about this animal:

1.The lion is called "The King of the Jungle.

2. Lions live in groups of 15 to 30 lions called "Prides".

3. The roar of a lion can be heard from 8 Kms (5.0 miles).

4.The average male lion weighs around 180 kgs, while the average female lion weighs around 130 kgs.