| African Lion |
| Panthera leo |
| Range: |
South Sahara to South Africa. |
| Habitat: |
Varied from savanna woodlands to desert. |
| Diet: |
Hoofed mammals, young of larger mammals like elephants and rhinos. Smaller prey may include rodents, hares and birds. |
| Fun Facts: |
- Their roar can be heard up to 5 miles away!
- Males start growing their mane at about 2 years of age. The mane is fully grown around 4-5 years of age.
- Mane color ususally darkens until the age of 9 or 10. Manes will be lost of they are castrated or badly injured.
- Males specialize in catching larger, slow moving prey while the females catch most of the small/medium prey.
- Lions primarily hunt at night, and can sleep up to 20 hours a day.
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Proud Parents:
Mary Webber
Lila Stevens
Julie & Gary Hockin
Allie Rie & Allisa Lessard
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