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TOP 10 FACTS ABOUT LIONS

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  1. NEARLY ALL WILD LIONS LIVE IN AFRICA, BUT ONE SMALL POPULATION EXISTS ELSEWHERE… Nearly all wild lions live in Africa, below the Sahara Desert, but one small population exists around Gir Forest National Park in western India.    Lions in west and central Africa are more closely related to these Asiatic lions in India, than to those found in southern and east Africa. © Randy Feuerstein 2. THEY CAN WEIGH 30 STONE On average, males weigh 190kg (almost 30 stone) and females weigh 126kg (almost 20 stone).    They need this weight and power behind them to hunt large prey and defend their pride.  © Karen Polzin 3. THEY START OFF SPOTTY Young lions have rosettes and spots on their sandy coats, but these generally disappear as they mature.  © Richard Barrett / WWF-UK 4. MALES’ MAGNIFICENT MANES TELL A STORY Male lions grow impressive manes the older they get. These manes grow up to 16cm long and are a sign of dominance. The older they get, the darker their manes go.     As well as attracti
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Discover the World’s Largest Lions!

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  A male   lion , with its formidable size and flowing mane, is a majestic animal rightfully known as king of the jungle. Female lions are similarly ferocious and are amongst the most skilled hunters in the animal kingdom. These beautiful yet deadly cats are   apex predators    that dominate the ecosystems the inhabit. Lions have been studied extensively and are therefore well understood by scientists. They have been studied both in the wild and in captivity with regards to behavior, biology, and ecological role. Lions are incredibly unique and complex creatures and are considered a  keystone species . In architecture, the “keystone” at the top of an arch is what prevents the arch from collapsing. In ecology, a keystone species is one that is necessary for the survival of their ecosystem. If a keystone species became extinct, the balance of their natural environment would collapse. Not only are lions large animals, but they also carry a large ecological role. In this article we will
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Best Places to See Lions

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  Are you looking for the Best Places to see Lions? Seeing a Lion without a cage or bars around it is something very different. Many people see Lions in Zoos or Animal Parks around the world everyday, but being able to witness the beauty of the “King of the African Wildlife” in the wild is really something to remember.  So let’s start with giving you an overview about Lions in general, looking into the Lion Distribution and Habitat and highlighting the Best Places to see Lions in the Wild. Have a look at the subsections below.  What you need to know about Lions Lion Habitat and Distribution Endangerment of Lions Best Places to see Lions Blood Lions What you need to know about Lions Lions are sometimes called “King of the Animals”. They appear in the fairy tales and fables of many peoples.  We often find statues of lions in front of palaces and on large squares. Especially powerful men like to show themselves with pictures of lions to make themselves appear especially powerful and stron
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