Lions - General Information

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Lions - Behavior

Lion cats are the only members of the Felidae family, who live in large groups called "prides." Prides usually consist of about 15 lions. The bulk of the pride is made up of related females and their cubs. One to three males normally join a pride for about three years.

It is the females who do almost all the hunting for the pride. Dominant males have the right to eat first. Lions work in teams to stalk and ambush prey. Males normally form coalitions for defense, hunting, and companionship. Pride takeovers often happen when a resident pride's leader is too old and weak to defend its territory from the newcomers. If the newcomers win, they kill the old leader and his cubs.

Lions - Threats

Lions face few threats from other species in their habitat. Lions will move out of the way when they see elephants approaching. Buffalos or hyenas may attack lions. However, people are the greatest threat to a lion cat. For instance, some African tribes consider hunting lions an important ritual.

Lions - Subspecies

There are several subspecies of lions, most of which live in Africa. As a matter of fact, there are few differences between the subspecies, except for the mane color and density. Katanga lion, Congo lion, East African lion, West African lion, or Senegal lion, and Somali lion are some of the subspecies of lion cats.

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Lions - General Information Links

36 Cats And A Bear - A site about the conservation of wild cats.

African Lion - Description, geographical range and habitat, diet, life cycle, special adaptations, status in the wild, and more interesting information on the species.

African Lion Information - Contains information on status, description, size, population, lifespan, range, habitat, food, behavior, offspring, and threats.

African Lion Safari - African Lion Safari is a Canadian owned family business created in the name of conservation.

African Wildlife Foundation - Read about the diet, range, social habits, and cub rearing of the most well known of the big cats.

Amazing Animals: Lion - Photos and essential facts about lions.

Lions - Pictures

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Big Cats Online - A great introduction to big cats, comprising an overview of how they evolved and the dangers they face.

Cougar - Features a picture of mountain lion tracks, along with the natural history of the cougar, personal notes, and track photos.

Fast Facts on African Lion - View a photo of this giant cat and browse general statistics. Notes the animal's habitat, diet, physical characteristics, and classification.

Lion - Social organization, predatory behavior, reproduction, and life span.

Lion Ghosts of Africa - Tells tales of these man-hunting lions who reputedly live in some parts of Africa.

Lion Net - A network of national and state level service sites.

Lion Resource - Useful lion links.

Lion, African - Provides a brief overview that relates the lion's diet, life span, and status. Includes a list of adaptations.

Mountain Lion Foundation - Nonprofit conservation and education organization dedicated to protecting the mountain lion, its wild habitat, and the wildlife that shares its habitat.

Mountain Lion/Cougar - Range, habitat, description, and more.

Panthera Leo - Interesting information on lions.

Preservation Station - Refuge is dedicated to preserving endangered species, providing a permanent home for abused or unwanted animals, and creating a holding center.

Lions - Pictures

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Rolling Hills Zoo: African Lion - Read about this mammal's conservation status, life span, diet in the wild, and social organization.

Safari, African Lion - Company provides detailed itineraries for its safaris, which include stays in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi, Cameroon, and Ethiopia.

The Elusive Mountain Lion - Gives an overview of the cat also known as puma, catamount, or cougar, including tips on how to avoid them or fight back successfully.

The Lion Park - The Lion Park offers terrific close-up views and other experiences with many lions, as well as rare white lions.

The San Antonio Zoo: African Lion - Describes the differences between lions and other types of cats, what they like to eat, and cub behavior.

Vanishing Species: African Lion - Presents facts about lions including taxonomy, diet, social habits, and their relationship with humans. Contains 77 photographs of lions in captivity.