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It is time for some more about big cats, the lion is often
called the king pf beasts because it is so big and powerful, and it doesn’t
have natural predators.
The average weight is 160-180 kilos or 353-397 pounds, however, a
large male can weigh as much as 230 kilos or 507 pounds. They are 3 meters or
10 feet in length, the stand at 1-meter or3.2 feet tall.
A lioness is between 110-140kilos or 243-309 pounds they are about
a foot shorter than the males.
The male has a mane around its neck that gives it a royal look. Its
roar is fierce and frightening they are truly majestic and exhibit dominant
behaviour. They are the only cat with a mane this collar of long, thick hair
covers the head, neck going down to the shoulders and chest. Their mane can also
protect them in a fight. It takes five years for the mane to be fully grown.
Loins prefer to roam throughout open lands and are generally
found in woodlands, grassy plains and aera with thorny scrub trees. You would
find them living near their food supply is, that being deer, antelope, zebra
and other hoofed animals. There will also be water nearby.
They are found in eastern and southern Africa, and some can be
found in the Gir Forest of India, these are called Asiatic Lions. However, most
will be found in national parks and reserves, where they are protected from hunters and there are 100’s in
zoos.
I remember being inside a bit cement building at the zoo in Minneapolis when I was a kid. One of those where the animals could be inside or outside at will. Suddenly the male lion roared and the building magnified the sound. Felt like it shook the walls and it gave you chills! Never forget it!
ReplyDeleteThat would have been an awesome thing to hear
DeleteMy friend Margie and her husband actually owned a male Lion when they
ReplyDeletelived in Southern California. They used to own many exotic animals. Then when they moved up here they sold them. The Lion went to a guy who trained his animals for movies. She has a very sweet photo of the lion in her room. She said he was a sweetie. Gentle as can be. They raised him from a cub.
Yeah I think raising him from a cub made him gentle, and a good way to scare an intruder to death if one broke into the house
DeleteThey truly are majestic cats. Blessings, Jo-Anne!
ReplyDeleteYes they are
DeleteAmazing those big cats!!! So very majestic.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this excellent information on lions.
ReplyDeleteNever get over the awe of seeing a full-maned male... our one at the zoo just passed.
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