Lions usually live in groups called "prides" which are usually made up of around 15 lions. In the pride, the females do the hunting for the group and the males are the first to eat. A lion's roar can be heard from as far as 5 miles away!
Class: | Mammal |
Origin: | Sub-Saharan Africa and India's Gir Forest |
Size: | 4.5 to 6.5 ft (1.4 to 2 m) |
Weight: | 265 to 420 lbs (120 to 191 kg) |
Diet: | Antelopes, Zebras, Wildebeest, and other large animals |
Lifespan: | 15 to 18 years |
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Lions are the only cats that live in groups, which are called prides.
A Lions roar can be heard over five miles away!
Females do almost all of the hunting. They are mainly nocturnal and work in teams to stalk and ambush prey.
Lions are the second largest living feline species, second only to the tiger.