Lion

differences between the Asiatic lion and the African lion. A study found out that lions from West and Central Africa, show a very similar closer genetic relationship to the lions from India, than to those residing in South and East Africa. Lions that were from Southern and Eastern Africa showed more mutations between different haplotypes which means that there was more genetic variation. Lions inherit traits from their parents by both genetically and physically. Lions have dominant and recessive alleles

Lions are really interesting animals they're really interesting because of its habitat it's adaptations and the diet. Their environment has a lot of water and trees they live under the trees they are usually near a cliff they keep the cups in a cave that has a lot of rocks. They live near the territory of hippos and some times they meet and it does not end well! They will charge at lions and the lions run away the lions know that he can't take on a hippo but as a pack maybe because hippos

Lions are one of the big cats in the genus Panthera and members of the Felidae family. The term African lion collectively denotes the various subspecies of lions found in Africa. With some male lions exceeding 550 lb (250 kg) in weight, it is the second biggest living cat after the tiger. At present, wild lions exist in Asia and in sub-Saharan Africa while other kinds of lions have vanished from Southwest Asia and North Africa in historic times. This list contains 10 interesting facts about lions

The Ecology of Lions Pedro Hernandez Lions are one of the five big cats in the ecosystem. A lion is a member of a Felidae which means Carnivor. Lions are the king of the jungle. Lions take their territory serious. If a lion tries taking over he will have to fight the lion in charge of the pride. Lions are 1 of 5 big cats in our ecosystem. Lions are not dangerous unless they have to be. Lions are carnivores. Lions Zebras, Impalas, deer, and many other species that have lots of meat.Lions are mostly

Since the 1990s, the lion population in Africa has been declineing. A notable reduction of lions was found in the West and Central parts of Africa. Which was about a 50 percent decrease since the 1990s, said Luke Hunter (President of Panthera, a global organization sought to protect big cats). In contrast, most populations in Southern Africa remained stable or even increased over the same time period. Lion experts attributed this to a lower density of humans, fenced wildlife preserves, and national

Cheetah or The Lion? The area of the African continent south of the Sahara Desert is called Sub-Saharan Africa. Now close your eyes and imagine if you were sitting on a beach chair in the middle of said desert, imagine all of the amazing and unbelievable pictures that will draw upon your eyes. Sub-Saharan Africa is unarguably one of the most beautiful but also one of the most dangerous places in today’s world, home of two of the world 's most dangerous predators, the cheetah, and the lion. Two cats

Cecil the Lion, a well-known, famous lion at Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, was killed by an American dentist/hunter, Walter J. Palmer. Due to all of this, controversy had appeared about the death of the loved lion. In the article, “American Hunter Killed Cecil, Beloved Lion Who Was Lured Out of His Sanctuary”, it stated, “Cecil, well known to those who visited the Hwange National Park in western Zimbabwe for his jet-black mane, was beheaded, according to conservation officials. His corpse was

Introduction: The Panthera Leo, also known as the lion, is a member of the cat family, and shares many common traits of this family. The lion’s body is very muscular, with less bone mass than other animals of comparable size. This allows the lion to make powerful blows with its forepaws heavy enough to break a zebra 's back. Each paw has soft pads to make its movements quiet enough to sneak up on prey. Lions walk on their toes which means they are digitigrade walkers. The claws on the paw grow

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 lions of Tsavo were more than man-eating beasts. According to the article, the two famous lions of Tsavo are very well known in the African city named Mombasa. It all started when Colonel Patterson, ( Patterson for short ) came to

Lions have adapted a lot in there history from their ancestors the dormaalocyon latouri. They are evolutionarily successful in many aspects. Lions are great hunters and are able to run at fast speeds. They are much more bloodthirsty than their ancestors and more advanced. They live in prides and work together to survive. Even though they will fight and kill for dominance they still manage to be an evolutionary species. Lions are generally large animals that can kill a 3,000 pound animal.They live