Lions are large mammals of the Cat family.
Males have thick manes of brown or black hair encircling the head and neck. The mane darkens with age, and the thicker and darker the mane, the healthier the "Cat." Both male and female lions roar.
Lifespan = 10 to 18 years in the wild, up to 30 years in captivity
Gestation = about 109 days
Weight = 125 to 272 kg / 277 to 600 pounds
Habitat = grassy plains and open woodlands
Size = 48 inches at the shoulder and 7 to 11 feet in length
Lions are carnivorous (meat eaters)
Lions are exceptional among the Cat family.
They have developed a social system based on teamwork, division of labour and an extended family unit. The average "Pride" (group) consists of 5 to 10 females, their young and 2/3 territorial males.
There is affection within a pride, as lions enjoy good fellowship, lots of 'touching', head rubbing, licking and purring.
Lions eat antelope, zebra and wildebeasts. The females do 85-90% of the hunting.
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