Tuesday 10 August 2010

lions

small facts:A male lions mane protects serious injury.

scientific name:Panthera leo
height:Male lions are 4 feet in height.Females are 44 inches in height.
length:260-360cm(102-141in)
weight:150-250kg(330-550pounds)
lifespan:7-10 years in the wild(30years in captivity)
natural habitat:desert, Serengeti Plain,scrub wood areas.
diet:some are wildebeest,buffalo,zebra.
litter:1-6 baby's

interesting facts:
.when new males take over the pride it may kill the cubs to be able to mate sooner
.the lion has a good eyesight that it can see animals that are camouflaged.
.the older the lion gets the darker its fur gets.

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