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Lions . By Harry Mozena. Classification and Description. Panthera leo Mammal 550 lbs.,12 ft. long Small legs, baby male no mane. Biome. Africa Grasslands Forty feet of land most Does not migrate. Life Cycle. 3-5 cubs born at once Carnivore Lives 25 years in wild
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Lions By Harry Mozena
Classification and Description • Pantheraleo • Mammal • 550 lbs.,12 ft. long • Small legs, baby male no mane
Biome • Africa • Grasslands • Forty feet of land most • Does not migrate
Life Cycle • 3-5 cubs born at once • Carnivore • Lives 25 years in wild • Males leave pride at 4yrs
Adaptations • Suffocate • Heels don’t touch ground • Females share meal • Camouflage
Reasons for Endangered Status • Leopards, hyenas, wild dogs • Poachers; loss of habitat • Hunted for fur • Killed for sport
Conservation • 100,000 left • National parks • Reserves • Donate lion program
Fun Facts • Roar heard five miles • Run 35 miles hour • Worshipped • Meat eaten
Resources • Endangered lions. • www.batanica.com • Lion cubs.