The towering lions, kings of the jungle and with that mighty crunch have huge fun facts ranging from their survival to the way they behave and how they are genetically built. That is why today we will share some curious facts about these huge cats that you may have known.
fun facts about lions
- Its weight: an adult male lion can weigh 190 kg, while a lioness 130 kg.
- The lion’s tongue is also used to scrape meat from bones.
- The manes on lions are a sign of dominance.
- Although we fear them, lions are very sociable animals, in fact there are prides that have at least 40 members.
- When lions are thirsty, they can draw water from plants.
- A lioness needs 5 kg of meat a day and a male 7 kg.
- Due to their great adaptability, lions are capable of hunting during a storm.
- Through different markings, roars, growls and more ways to communicate, lions have no limits when it comes to creating communication with their own.
- Male lions can grow to 10 feet in length.
- Lions live for at least 16 years in the wild and, surprisingly, in captivity they survive for 25 years.
- If necessary, lions can climb trees.
- Currently, although they do not have natural predators, they are considered endangered, and this is surely due to humans.
- If you are ever near a lion, remember that they are capable of traveling distances of 81km/h.
- If you suddenly find yourself in the middle of a jungle and you fear not hearing the roar of a lion, don’t worry, because its imposing roar can be heard about 8 km away.
Did you know these curious facts about our adorable cats? What impressive data would you add?
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