Lion
Lions are the only big cats to live in groups called herds. Prides are closest family groups.
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Facts about lions
Lions are the only big cats to live in groups called herds. Prides are closest family groups. They work together to defend the territory and hunting.
Pride females usually do most of the hunting. They function as a group and intelligent hunting tactics used to catch prey, they would not be able to catch only because they are faster than them.
Lions enjoy relaxing and lazing around. They spend between 16 and 20 hours each day of rest and sleep. They have few sweat glands so wisely tend to conserve their energy at rest during the day and become more active at night when it is cooler.
Lionesses are mothers caring even take care of a neglected puppy, allowing him / her to nurse and give them a chance to survive. Two or more lionesses in a group tend to give birth at the same time, and the puppies are raised together. Puppies are very playful.
Lions roar to communicate its position to other herds. The roar of a lion is the strongest of any big cat and can be heard up to 8 km.
Lions have great night vision. They are sensitive to 6 times more light than humans. This gives them a distinct advantage over some species of prey in hunting at night.
Lions communicate through a series of behaviors and expressive movements are very highly developed. It will be held the peaceful touch actions such as licking and rubbing his head. Head of friction or rubbing, is a common greeting behavior for lions. They also communicate through a variety of vocalizations including purrs, growls, miaws and sibilant. Their vocalizations also vary in intensity and tone.
The male lion's mane is a hallmark of lions as no other big cats have. This makes the male lions are larger, thus allowing them to be more intimidating. It also indicates sexual maturity and health status; lionesses tend to favor denser and darker manes.
The lions are symbols of strength and courage and have been held throughout the history of these characteristics. They are also common symbols for royalty and majesty, therefore, 'king of the jungle' by the phrase.
The ancient Egyptians worshiped their deities lions war because of its strength, power and ferocity. The famous sphinxes are just one of the many mythical lion representations in Egyptian culture.
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