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Lions - Physical Description

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Lion cats are large felines possessing an impressive appearance and great power. These animals weigh from 250 to 500 pounds. They stand at 3 to 3.5 feet at the shoulder. Adults have a tawny yellow coat pattern. The cubs' wooly coat has dark spots on a lighter background. Male lions are easily distinguished from females by a large mane. They are also half as large as the females. The mane color can vary from yellow to black.

Lions have a large head with a broad face. Their eyes see binocularly with a large peripheral range. Lion cats have a keen sense of smell. They are able to detect scents from rather large distances. Lions are powerfully built with a very muscular body.

Lions - Population and Range

Historically, lions ranged on the territory from Europe to India and over all of Africa. Nowadays, lions are numerous only in central Africa. Most of the lions today live inside protected areas. There is no accurate number of how many lions exist in the wild. In Africa, there is an estimated 21,000 lion cats remaining.

Lions - Population and Range - Life Span:

Lions tend to live about 15-18 years in the wild, and 25-30 years in captivity.

Lions - Adaptations

The roar of a lion cat can be heard up to five miles away and is extremely impressive and intimidating for those who hear it. Lions use roaring for communication, for instance, when separated, lions roar to let each other know where they are. The male's mane does not only make it seem larger, but also protects its throat from the enemies in fights. Lions are capable of running up to 30 mph when attacking prey. Rubbery pads on the feet of lion cats allow for a soft and noiseless tread.

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