The Unique Social Structure Of Lions In Sub-Saharan Africa

Lions live in groups called prides, the average adult male weighs around 400 to 500 pounds and the females 200 to 300 pounds. Irony is that in the prides the females do the majority of the hunting and provide for the group, while the males stay in their territory and provide protection and security. Lions are the only social cats, which means they look after each other unlike tigers, cheetahs etcetera which primarily live and hunt alone. Lions are mostly carnivorous animals. However like all living things, they need water but between them and a source of fresh water stands a herd of two ton wild beasts, the

They have specialized teeth to suit their diet and lifestyle. The large canines are the first thing you may think of when you imagine a lion tooth, but the molars and pre-molars are modified into what is called a “carnassial shear” and play an important role in lion feeding. Lions don’t chew their food like we do, they use their carnassial shear to cut and slice flesh into small enough pieces to swallow. Their diet can consist of antelopes, zebras, wildebeest and other large animals of the open grassland that exist in their territory which can expand as far as 100 square miles. Many of the mentioned prey can run faster than any lion, as I stated earlier the female is the meal provider for the pride, so all the females in the pride get together and hunt as a team. After the hunt, the group closeness does tend to fall to the wayside as they squabble over sharing of the kill. The male generally eats his fill first then the pecking order amongst the females, unfortunately the cubs are at the bottom of this pecking order, but at the end of the day the lion pride is a family unit and the male will defend it with his life. I see my family as a pride. We all love each other unconditionally and we stick

The lion king takes place in pridelands or savanna of africa, where lions rule over the other animals in this biome. A mandarin named makafi walks through the biodiverse heard of organisms to present the newly born prince of the pridelands. Raka Fi walks to Mustafa picks up the cub and and displays the future king to the community of animals.

Did you know that the number of lions has dropped by over 300,000 over the past 50 years, or that the lions in Africa are losing their habitat? In the Scope Magazine article, Attack of the Man-Eaters, by Lauren Tarshis— Colonel J. H. Patterson was a British engineer who was building a railroad in Africa in the late 1800’s. He had no idea what sort of terrors he would face during his journey. In the other Scope article, Meet the Lion Whisperer by Susan Orlean, a man named Kevin Richardson shares his amazing story of the bonds he has with his lion friends. Throughout both articles, they have many similarities and differences.

A little over a year ago there was a public outcry over the death of an African lion by the name of Cecil. Cecil was an alpha male who lived in a national park in Zimbabwe. He was a popular animal for park visitors and was tracked by the wildlife

We have written this paper to gain insight on lions in captivity and establish the differences between lions in the wild and in zoos. The paper will focus on the mental, behavioural and physical effects, while also stating how zoos are involved in conservation.

A century ago, the lion population of Africa thrived as these animals were able to roam freely across the continent. However, owing to a multitude of factors such as poaching, trophy killings, loss of habitat area and conflicts with humans- the population of the African lion today is just 10% of what it once was. The need to address this rapid decline in lion populations is vital in ensuring that these animals are present for future generations to enjoy, whilst not impeding the access for the current generation. Lions, being a non-market public good without well-defined property rights results in society’s inability in managing this resource effectively (Shogren and Taylor, 2008); to overcome this, a market must be established which

They are found by moist tropical forests. That’s where they can find there food. Lions eat primarily large animals, such as zebra and wildebeest, weighing from 100 to 1,000 pounds. In times of shortage, they also catch and eat a variety of smaller animals from rodents to reptiles. Lions steal food from hyenas, leopards, and other predators, but may also lose their food to hyenas.

Is hunting the best way control Africa’s lions? Hunt them, some experts say. To begin with, Dan Joling from Los Angeles times says, "The environment is changing and

While no, I did not see Lions anywhere-- not even in a wild animal park, I did see that it isn't easier to be black in Africa. It's just easier to be invisible. Maybe that's what she meant?

Majestic, noble, and brave, this famous iconic wild animal on the planet has captivated the people since the beginning of time. They are most feared by other animals thus, known as the king of the jungle – no other than the lions. Member of the genus Panthera, the lion is one of the big cats in the Felidae family. A lion’s head and body size average about 4.5 to 6.5 feet and tail of about 26 to 40 inches in length. A lion also weighs about 265 up to 420 pounds and a size relative to a 6-foot human. These mammals are also carnivores. Lions have always seen hunting in groups called pride. While lions generally avoid a full-grown elephant, lions still prefer their preys large like the zebras, buffaloes, and giraffes. Poised as the top animal in the ecological pyramid, lions have strong physical qualities, fascinating reputation, and an unfortunate decreasing number of population.

Lions have strong bodies and powerful legs,teeth and big jaws for killing prey. their coat is yellow and goldish adult males are shaggy manes. Their color of their mane depend on their age. Baby lions have spots in their coats but as they grow up their spots start to disappear. If lions didn't have their coats then they would look simulator like a tiger.

The habitat that Lions live in are Woodlands. Lions live in this type of habitat because they like the type

Many anmals have different ways on survivng on this planet. Lions are animals that are feared. When a lion is hungry they don't just got to a McDonalds and order a burger. They hunt for food. They're tactical and quick. For example, a gazele is walking around minding its own business. But, what it doesn't know that a lion is stalking it waiting for the right time to leap out and attack. A lion can hunt at anytime of the day because they have night vision where it can see both during the day and during the night. A lion must find its mate to reprouce. When they do reproduce they have cubs, and they take care of their cubs until its old enough to hunt and live its own life. Even though a lion is feared it still has to survive because other animals,

The lion is the second largest member of the feline family in the world. They have developed a unique social system with the average pride consisting of 15 individuals. They can be found in the savannahs, grasslands, and woodlands. They are carnivorous and feed on anything from buffalo to hares.