Wild Vs Captivity

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

To begin with, zoos are the safest place for the poor creatures as they are taken care well and their holistic needs are met at the time of necessity. For example, animals can be treated well in case of medical needs and they will enjoy not only freedom of life but also quality of life by experiencing all the facilities. In this way , zoos

Zoos take giant roles to protect animals. In the magazines I read, "The Stripes Will Survive", and "The Zoos Go Wild," and the video that I watched called "Behind the Scenes with the National Zoo's Lion Cubs.", there are ways that they help the animals.

Usually because the females hunt, the males always eat first until they get their fill. Males will hunt alone, bet will usually will not get any food due to the mane that cannot blend in as well as the rest of the body, but when they do catch prey, they do not share their food, and because of this, male lions must eat first, sometimes the cubs then the lioness.

From the furore over trophy hunting, the public could be forgiven for thinking that it was the major threat facing lions. But in reality, the key issues are loss of habitat, prey loss from bushmeat poaching and

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.

Do you know what lions are? Or ever heard of them? Well if you want to learn some things about lions read on.

Lions are generally large animals that can kill a 3,000 pound animal.They live in prides with usually 15 members. Female lions do most of the hunting while males protect the pride. They have scissor like back teeth to help kill their prey. It adapted to be nocturnal and able to hunt at night. Lions also have strong sharp claws

Everyone knows that the lion population had declined through the years, but most people don’t know how many are left and the reasons behind their disappearance. Some lions have died off from natural causes such as a loss of habitat, food, and a water supply. However, their biggest threat is humans. Humans are the reason why there are so few lions left to roam the world.

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.

Did you know a male lion’s roar can be heard up to 5 miles away. Lions mainly live in woodlands,grasslands, and some desserts; vary in size greatly. The average male lion can weigh up to 400lbs where as female lions can weigh up to 280lbs. Also, both female and male are about 4 feet tall however, different length. The male lion can be as long as a little more than 6 feet long while as the female lion can be under 6 feet long. (Lengths do not include the tail) The African lion had four legs and consumes a variety of animals including: Zebra, buffalo, antelope, wildebeests, wild hogs,hares, birds, Impalas, amphibians, fish, giraffes, gazelles, ostrich eggs, reptiles, and rodents.A female lion can produce up to 1-4 cubs at one time. A life cycle

Most people think wild lions are living a care free live, with plenty of meals and space to roam around in. Sadly, that's not true. Most of the lions in South Africa are born in captivity and never get to see open grassy fields, like most people think they do.

The king of the Savannah is slowly starting to become extinct. The African Lion becoming extinct does not sound like such a big deal to some people here in the United States of America, but it affects every one in Africa (and Asia) as a whole. These big animals are becoming extinct mostly because of human involvement. If these animals were to become extinct it can cause a giant boom in the herbivore population which can cause a drop in vegetation that is available for humans and the animals that are in need. It is a chain reaction that effects everyone that is involved. Where as, African Lions are at the head of the food chain; when the leader of the food chain is then knocked off, it could gravely affect other important species that depend on the lion. But there are plenty of alternative solutions that could be used to help these African Lions. Lions of certain ages help ensure that the African lion can continue breeding. There are so many different options but there are the fantastic three that have the best chance of saving these majestic creatures of the Sahara. Instead of small fences, we can start raising money to create a large reserve so that the lions can roam freely and comfortably as they please to. The African Lions would be far away from any harmful human contact. And another way that would benefit the lions, is the basic education about them. Then more people can have the basic knowledge about the different aspects of the lion, such as; how to deal with them

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,