Lion report

Lions

Opening statement

A Normal lion can run up to 50 mph (81 km/hr) for short distances. And its life span is about 10-14 years that's very long in cat years. There weight is 330-Lbs (150-227 kg)

(males) in general, female lions are smaller than males. Their length is mostly 5-8 feet (1.5-2.4m) males.

Appearance

The only social member of the cat Felidae family, lions live in large groups called "prides," consisting of about 15 lions. Related females and their young make up the majority of the pride. A single male, or sometimes a small group of 2-3 males, will join a pride for a long period, usually about 3 years or until another group of males takes over

Behaviour

Both male and female lions roar, and that roar can be heard over five miles away. The only social member of the cat (Felidae) family, lions live in large groups called prides consisting of about 15 lions. Related females and their young make up the majority of the pride.

Diet

Lions consume a wide variety of prey, from wildebeest, impala,zebra, giraffe, buffalo and wild hogs to sometimes rhinos and hippos. They will also feed on smaller animals such as hares, birds and reptiles. Lions are also known to attack elephants when food is scarce.

By Jayda