Roaring Lions

Lions are the best cats of Africa!

1. Lions are the only social cats, living in groups called prides.

two. Male lions are the only cats with manes – a trait of which the origin and purpose has divided scientists

3. Living in prides assists lions survive in tricky occasions, proving especially beneficial for the vulnerable young cubs that need protection.

4. Lion cubs have spots at birth that disappear with age.

five. Inside the pride, lionesses specialize in hunting whereas the huge males’ function is to present protection from outsiders.

6. Lions take down a variety of prey animals including gazelles, wildebeest, buffaloes and even elephants in specific parts of Africa (e.g. Botswana).

7. Lions do not like competition and frequently attack and kill fellow predators like leopards, hyenas and cheetahs.

8. Contrary to common belief, recent investigation indicates male lions take portion in 50-60% of hunts – particularly when it really is necessary to bring down bigger prey.

9. Also there is increasing evidence that lions do scavenge and often attack hyenas to steal their kills.

10. Though not as notorious as tigers for man-eating, lions do at occasions resort to attacking men and women – displaying terrific cunning and bravery ~ as seen within the case of Tsavo man-eaters almost a century ago.

11. A pride comprises of interrelated females and one to four adult males ~ young male lions are kicked out of the pride when they show signs of maturity.

12. These young males, generally known as nomads, then wander about, forming coalitions and surviving on their very own until they reach sufficient strength and maturity to take over a pride of their very own.

13. Lion is known as the king of beasts for his bravery and fighting expertise!