Lions are very territorial. That means they do not like it when other lions or animals intrude (enter) their area or space. This lion may be warning another animal to stay away.
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Lions are very territorial. That means they do not like it when other lions or animals intrude (enter) their area or space. This lion may be warning another animal to stay away.
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If you think this lion may be watching a wildebeest or zebra, you could be right. Lions eat these and other animals. They are meat eaters. next |
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Look at this lion's mane. To learn more about his mane click the speaker below. The mane gets darker as the lion gets older.  . next
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Can you tell if this is a female lion or a male lion drinking from the water? Hint: Does it have a mane? |
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A female lion is called a lioness. Notice that this female lion does note have a mane like the male lion.
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Here is a male and a female lion sitting. Can you tell which is which? Click on the speaker to hear what lions sounds like.
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This is a lion cub eating a bone. You can tell by looking at the face. Look back at the faces of the other lions and see if can you notice the differences. This cub almost looks like a puppy. Notice how big the paws are. Look at the markings on its paws. |
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Click on the speaker to learn about how lions travel. They travel in prides.
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This lion is licking his mouth and nose. He may be cleaning his face after eating something he caught. Lions only hunt and kill when they are hungry. next |
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This lion looks harmless sitting by these flowers. Notice his hind (back) quarters (legs). He could pounce at any minute. Look at how large his paws are too. |
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