Question: What is a group of lions called? A group mostly made up of female lionesses and their cubs is a pride, while a group made up of only male lions is called a coalition. Let’s take a look at the difference between a pride and a coalition before taking a look at the structural …
Question: How long do lions live? In the wild, the lion can, on average, live about 14 to 15 years whereas a lion in captivity can live for more than 20 years. The Life Expectancy of the Lion A lion’s life expectancy can differ depending on a number of factors, including wild versus captivity, male …
Question: Where do Lions live? The majority of our feline friends reside in Africa except for a small population existing in western India. Once upon a time the African lion blissfully roamed most of the African continent as well as parts of Asia and Europe, particularly southern Europe. Unfortunately, now, the African lion exists only …
Question: How many subspecies of Lion are there? There are two subspecies of Lion. The history of Lion’s classification has gone through many changes since we started to classify animals, which has confused many people trying to figure out where each lion belongs. There are two separate subspecies at the time of writing, according to …
Question: What do Lions eat? Lions are carnivores, which means they only eat meat! Unlike Alex from Madagascar, lions do not enjoy sushi. Instead, a lions’ diet generally consists of birds, buffalos, zebras, antelopes, rhinos, hippos or wildebeests. Marty, Gloria and Melmon should consider themselves very lucky. Let’s learn more about Lions and what they …
Question: What colors are Lions? Lions range in color from white, brown, ochre, sandy, grey and a deep orange-brown and are usually determined by age, genetics and hormones. The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) recognizes two subspecies of lions (Panthera leo): The African Lion The Asiatic Lion Color-wise, male Asiatic lions have a …
Question: How fast do Lions run? Lions have been known to reach speeds of up to 50mph/80kmph! The lion is ranked as the second fastest animal in Africa, coming in as “runner-up” (pun intended) only to the Cheetah. Lions run with short, sharp bursts of energy and are built for strength and power, not endurance. …
Question: How long do Lions sleep? Lions spend approximately 16 to 20 hours a day sleeping, making them the laziest of the big cat species. And after a big meal? You can expect a lion to sleep up to 24 hours on a full stomach. Let’s learn about Lions and their sleeping habits The Lion …
Question: What colour are Lions eyes? Adult lions’ eyes are an orangey brown, almost golden color. Lion Cubs are born with blue eyes. When they are born, lion cubs are blind and from a few weeks old to 2-3 months they have blue eyes until they ultimately change into the golden color of adulthood. The …
Question: How many teeth do Lions have? Lions have 30 teeth in total, made up of 3 different types: Incisors, Caines and Carnassial. Each tooth has a specific function and has been developed over millions of years of evolution, just under 1.5 million years to be exact. Let’s learn about Lions and their teeth Nearly …