Lions are the largest cats in the world and one of the four big cats. The other three big cats are tigers leopards and jaguars. All four big cats are members of the Felidae family which contains 40 different cat species in total.
Lions are apex predators meaning they sit at the top of the food chain and have no natural predators. They live in prides consisting of related females and their cubs and a few adult males. The adult males are not related to the females and often only stay with a pride for a few years before moving on to another pride or living a solitary life.
A female lion is called a lioness. Lionesses do the majority of the hunting in a pride and they work together to take down prey that is typically much larger than they are. The male lion’s main role is to defend the pride’s territory from other male lions.
Lions are found in Africa and India. African lions typically weigh between 330 and 550 pounds while Indian lions weigh between 250 and 370 pounds. Females are usually about 10% smaller than males.
Lions are one of the most popular animals in zoos and have been kept in captivity for centuries. They are also a popular symbol in art and literature.
The scientific name for the lion is Panthera leo.
What is a female lion called?
A lioness.
What is a baby lion called?
A cub.
What is a group of lions called?
A pride.
What color is a lion’s fur?
Usually golden.
What do lions eat?
Mostly meat they are carnivores.
How long do lions live?
In the wild around 10-14 years.
How many lions are in a pride?
Usually around 15.
How many cubs are born at a time?
2-5 cubs.
What is the mane of a lion?
The long hair around the lion’s head usually only the males have a mane.
Do all lions have a mane?
No only the males have a mane.
What is the scientific name for a lion?
Panthera leo.
What is the weight of a male lion?
Around 420-550 pounds.
What is the weight of a female lion?
Around 280-400 pounds.
What is the length of a male lion?
Around 10 feet long.
What is the length of a female lion?
Around 8 feet long.
