The lion is known as the “King of the Jungle” Lions are a member of the big cat family. Usually brown, but different colors can also be white. Males have large manes around their necks that protect them if they are fighting. Males can reach 4 feet tall (females slightly less), grow 5 to 8 feet long and weigh 330 to 500 pounds, according to Defenders of Wildlife. They can also speed up to 50 miles per hour for short periods.
Customs of the Lion
Lions are the only big cats that live in groups called prides. The females do most of the hunting, while the males fight with the necessary enemies. They are very social and loving towards other members of the pride.
Lions are mostly hunted at night, and like cattle. This fact allows them to hunt larger prey than some solitary cats. A pride of lions will also try to kill elephants and feed them in hard times. Their main prey is zebras, impalas, buffaloes, wildebeests, camels, sometimes rhinos or hippos. Since they hunt like horses, they can consume prey more quickly and defeat and kill large become pregnant when she has other cubs. Often the male will attack the cubs, the mother will try to fight. Sometimes, however, several female lions will attack the males in this case, and they will often beat them!
Lion dwells
In their glory days lions were found all over Africa and in parts of Asia and Europe. They are now contained in Sub-Saharan Africa where according to Defenders of Wildlife (see link above) less than 20,000 remain. Wildlife defenders also say that around 200 live in the Gir Wildlife Sanctuary in India.
Lions now live in the plains and savannahs of Africa and in the wild areas of India where they are found. They use tall grass in their habitat to hide prey and potential enemies. Thanks for reading this article about the habit and habitat of the Lion, on Associatedcontent.com.
