A lion pride consists of a few adult males, related females and cubs. It is a social species, forming groups called prides. With a typical head-to-body length of 184–208 cm they are larger than females at 160–184 cm. It is sexually dimorphic adult male lions have a prominent mane, which is the most recognisable feature of the species. The lion (Panthera leo) is a species in the family Felidae it is a muscular, deep-chested cat with a short, rounded head, a reduced neck and round ears, and a hairy tuft at the end of its tail. Although the cause of the decline is not fully understood, habitat loss and conflicts with humans are the greatest causes for concern. Lion populations are untenable outside designated protected areas. It has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 1996 because populations in African countries have declined by about 43% since the early 1990s. The lion is an apex and keystone predator, although some lions scavenge when opportunities occur. Groups of female lions usually hunt together, preying mostly on large ungulates. He just finished a meal of roasted tortoise.

This male lion is cat napping after enjoying a good meal along the side of the road. Lion populations are untenable outside designated protected areas.Īlthough the cause of the decline is not fully understood, habitat loss and conflicts with humans are the greatest causes for concern. It is usually more diurnal than other big cats, but when persecuted it adapts to being active at night and at twilight. Typically, the lion inhabits grasslands and savannas but is absent in dense forests. The lion is an apex and keystone predator, although some lions scavenge when opportunities occur, and have been known to hunt humans, although the species typically does not. Happy Caturday !! Taking it easy for the weekend

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