Lions

Lions

Lion
Panthera leo

nr. 286 nr. 287

•Distribution:

It can be found in the whole African continent and in some India's Natural reserve. It does not runs the risk of extinction.

•Habitat:

From savannahs to woodlands till the desert areas. It possible to find it near the mountains.

•Size:

Male: 200 Kg.

Female: 125 Kg.
Shoulder Height: 120 cm.
•Behaviour:

It lives in prides, which typically contain about 5 animals up to twenty, but it can also live alone. It prefers hunting in groups during the hour before dawn.

•Sound

•Food:

Every kind of protein, from the locust to the elephant, carrions included.

•Reproduction:

3 to 5 off springs after 3,5 months of gestation.

•Longevity:

From 15 to 30 years. nr. 016

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