Appearance
Purpose of the mane?
Intimidation and expresses quality of health
Carnivore, Herbivore, or Omnivore
Canivore
Where are lions on the food chain?
The top (predator)
Which weighs more, males or females?
Males
How many cubs are born into each liter?
2 to 4
What do young lions have that disappear with age?
Spots
What do Lions eat?
Animals between 110 to 660 pounds (zebras, giraffes, pigs, cape buffalo, antelope, wildebeests)
Are are lions predators?
Yes
Weight at birth?
3 pounds
How does Global Warming affect lions with black manes?
It overheats them and some scientist believe that the prevalence of black manes will decrease to the point of extinction.
What happens when male lion cubs grow a mane?
They are kicked out of the pride
About how many animals do lions eat a year?
15 large animals
Examples of lion's prey?
Antelope, zebras, wildebeest, and other large animals
What is the weight difference between male and female lions?
What does a darker mane mean?
More testosterone
Can the body shapes of a lion and tiger be easily identified?
Their bodies are so similar that only experts can tell the difference
What level are lions on the endangered species list?
Vulnerable
What are lions predators?
The only predators that lions have are other lions.
Weight range for male lions?
330 to 500 pounds
What does it mean to be classified as being Vulnerable mean?
There are around 2,000 remaining
Why do lions have black manes?
Indicates that they are well-fed
Causes of endangerment?
Habitat loss and fragmentation, illegal wildlife trade, human wildlife conflict, and extractives
Why would lions kill each other?
For control of the pride
Weight range for female lions?
240 to 365 pounds
What is the gestation period for a lion?
105 to 110 days