Lions command the animal kingdom with their fierceness and strength. Let’s see how much do you know about them!
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Lions prefer to hunt down their preys during a storm as it gives them an upper hand.
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Felidae essentially are the mammal group of cats with varying sizes.
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Lions had many types which have gone extinct. Today, Panthera leo leo and Panthera Melanochaita are the only two subspecies of lions that still exist.
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Although they are referred to as the ‘King of the Jungle', lions prefer grasslands, rocky hills and savannah but not the dense forests.
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The Asiatic lions are existing in a meagre and isolated population in the Gir Forest National Park, India.
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Lions live in groups which are called prides which act as a family group inhabiting male and female lions and their cubs. Prides keep lions safe and strong.
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Often banding together for hunting, female lions are the chief hunters in a pride while male lions defend the territory of the pride.
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Lions were once spread across Africa, Asia and Europe, but their numbers fell with time. Today, they exist only in sub-Saharan Africa and India.
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As per studies, the health of male lions can be identified from their manes. Manes also defines their strength.
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Heard from miles away, a lion’s roar is very magnificent and popular. They can be heard from even 5 miles.
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Lions run in short bursts with the speed of around 50mph (80 km/h) and their leaping capabilities can make them plunge as far as 36 feet.
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The male lions use their urine to mark the territory of the pride. The trespassers are intimidated using roars and are chased away.