Lions

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.