The lion (Panthera leo) is one of four big cats in the genus Panthera, and a member of the family Felidae. With some males exceeding 250 kg (550 lb) in weight, it is the second-largest living cat after the tiger. Wild lions currently exist in Sub-Saharan Africa and in Asia with a critically endangered remnant population in northwest India, having disappeared from North Africa, the Middle East, and Western Asia in historic times. Until the late Pleistocene, which was about 10,000 years ago, the lion was the most widespread large land mammal after humans. They were found in most of Africa, much of Eurasia from Western Europe to India, and in the Americas from the Yukon to Peru.
Lions live for around 10--14 years in the wild, while in captivity they can live over 20 years. In the wild, males seldom live longer than ten years as fights with rivals occasionally cause injuries. They typically inhabit savanna and grassland, although they may take to bush and forest. Lions are unusually social compared to other cats. A pride of lions consists of related females and offspring and a small number of adult males. Groups of female lions typically hunt together, preying mostly on large ungulates. The lion is an apex and keystone predator, although they will scavenge if the opportunity arises. While lions do not typically hunt humans selectively, some have been known to become man-eaters and seek human prey.
The lion is a vulnerable species, having seen a possibly irreversible population decline of 30 to 50 percent over the past two decades in its African range. Lion populations are untenable outside of designated reserves and national parks. Although the cause of the decline is not fully understood, habitat loss and conflicts with humans are currently the greatest causes of concern. Lions have been kept in menageries since Roman times and have been a key species sought for exhibition in zoos the world over since the late eighteenth century. Zoos are cooperating worldwide in breeding programs for the endangered Asiatic subspecies.
Visually, the male lion is highly distinctive and is easily recognized by its mane. The lion, particularly the face of the male, is one of the most widely recognized animal symbols in human culture. Depictions have existed from the Upper Paleolithic period, with carvings and paintings from the Lascaux and Chauvet Caves, through virtually all ancient and medieval cultures where they historically occurred. It has been extensively depicted in literature, in sculptures, in paintings, on national flags, and in contemporary films and literature.
Well lions are animals what WANT to live not die,I don't like it when people want to kill them,I think it's actually mean.
No. Male lions, and therefor all father lions, are, as a general rule, are considerably larger than female lions (mother lions).
lions have changed over time by all different types of ther
Lions do indeed mate, as do all advanced life forms.
yes lions can get sick ---------------------------------------- of course all living organisms get sick.
Well, lions aren't really the kings of animals. First of all, not all lions are male :P Second of all, when people first discovered lions, they saw them as powerful, ferocious beasts, and called them kings. But in truth, over time, lions aren't the most powerful animals on earth, or the most dangerous. We are.
Female lions do
No, there are no wild lions in Australia at all.
i like all lions but my favourite are white lions. i like lions and wombats because they are really cute
No. Male lions, and therefor all father lions, are, as a general rule, are considerably larger than female lions (mother lions).
Lions dont have a special problem at all
lions have changed over time by all different types of ther
lions usally come out at day time
Yes all cats including lions are mammals.
Lions do indeed mate, as do all advanced life forms.
Lions do not hibernate as the climate where they live is quite mild. They are active all year long.
Sea Lions live in all climates in all the world's oceans except the Atlantic Ocean.
yes lions can get sick ---------------------------------------- of course all living organisms get sick.