Lion Facts

in animals •  7 years ago 

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Class:Mammalia
Order:Carnivora
Family:Felidae
Genus:Panthera
Scientific Name:Panthera Leo
Common Name:Lion
Other Name(s):African Lion
Group:Mammal
Number Of Species:2
Location:Sub-Saharan Africa
Habitat:Open woodland, scrub, grassland
Colour:Tawny, Gold, Blonde, Brown
Skin Type:Fur
Size (L):1.4m - 2.5m
Weight:120kg - 249kg
Top Speed:56kph
Diet:Carnivore
Prey:Antelope, Warthog, Zebra
Predators:Human
Lifestyle:Diurnal/Nocturnal
Group Behaviour:Pride
Life Span:8 - 15 years
Age Of Sexual Maturity:2 - 3 years
Gestation Period:110 days
Average Litter Size:3
Name Of Young:Cub
Age Of Weaning:6 months
Conservation Status:Vulnerable
Estimated Population Size:23,000
Biggest Threat:Habitat loss

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That's pretty good info. Under prey though it should say pretty much whatever they want! Lol!