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Africa Lion

Africa Lion. By logan roop. Classification and Description. Panthera Leo Lion is a mammal 450 -600 pounds White – deep reddish. Biome. Native to A frica, South W est India Found in grasslands, savannas 12-15 lions in a pride Lions pride covers up to 200 square miles. Life Cycle.

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Africa Lion

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  1. Africa Lion Byloganroop

  2. Classification and Description • Panthera Leo • Lion is a mammal • 450 -600 pounds • White – deep reddish

  3. Biome • Native to Africa, South West India • Found in grasslands, savannas • 12-15 lions in a pride • Lions pride covers up to 200 square miles

  4. Life Cycle • Average litter size is 2-3 cubs • Reproduce every two years • Females do 85%-95% of hunting • Lions hunt at night

  5. Adaptations • Lions go 5 days without water • Lions sleep up to 20 hours per day • Lions run up to 50 miles per hour • Lions top of food chain

  6. Reasons for Endangered Status • Human hunting • Deforestation threatens lions • Medical and magical purposes • Lion hunters threatens their existence

  7. Conservation • About 23,000 lions today • U.S is trying to stop hunting • Breeding occurs in national zoos • Zoo lions can live up to 15 -20 years

  8. Fun Facts • Lions are very lazy but very social animals • Lion is a symbol of power and courage • Lion and tiger mix =tiglon • 105 day to digest their food

  9. Resources • www.kids.national geographic. Com • www.animal- facts. Com • www.scince kids . Com • www. Live science .com

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