Tuesday, September 10, 2013

LION Panthera leo



African Lion

African lion
Scientific Name - Panthera Leo
Classification - Carnivore
Gender Names - Male - Lion; Female - Lioness;  Baby - Cub
Collective Noun - Pride
Average Height - 1.2 m (4 feet)
Average Length - 1.5 - 2.4 m (5 - 8 feet)
Average Weight - Males - 150-227 kg (330-550Ibs) Females - 120-190 kg (260-400Ibs)
Top Speed - 80 km/h (50 mph)
Life Expectancy - 13-18 years in wild; 25-30 years in captivity
Mating Season - No specific time
Pregnancy - 100-120 days.
Special Features - Male lions have a mane which darkens with age, eventually turning dark brown.
Family Unit - Lions live in groups called a pride consisting of female lions and their cubs. Sometimes a male will join a pride but others prefer to remain solitary. Female lions do all the hunting and are the food providers while any males will defend the group.
African lions distribution on World Map
Geographical Distribution - Sub-Saharan Africa (Central and Southern Africa)
World Population - 16,500 - 47,000
Conservation Status - Vulnerable
Natural Habitat - Grassy plains, Savannas, Semi-deserts
Diet - Carnivore (meat eater) - giraffe, buffalo, antelope, zebra, wildebeest, wild hogs
Predators - Adults - man; Babies - rival male lions, other predators.

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