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here are 30 fascinating facts about lions:

The Lion (Panthera leo) is the second largest cat in the world, following the Tiger1. They inhabit the grasslands and savannahs in Sub-Saharan Africa1. There is a critically endangered population in a small section of India1. Lions have a lifespan of 10 – 15 Years1. They weigh between 265 – 550 pounds (120 – 250 kg)1. Their diet includes Zebras, Giraffes, Wild Pigs, Cape Buffalo, Antelope, Wildebeests1. Predators of lions include Hyenas, Leopards (When Cubs)1. Lions can reach a top speed of 80 Kph (50 Mph)1. They have a muscular, deep chest with a short but rounded head1. The male is easy to distinguish from the female, as they have a prominent mane1. Lions are diurnal, which means they typically hunt during the day1. African lions live in groups called ‘prides’1. A pride can include up to 30 animals1. Young male lions get kicked out of the pride by older males when they reach sexual maturity1. When a male lion takes over a pride, it can kill all the lion cubs1. A male lions mane is a symbol of their fighting ability and health1. Lionesses can turn on and kill older previously dominant males in a pride1. Nearly all wild lions live in Africa2. Male lions can weigh 30 stone2. Young lions have rosettes and spots on their sandy coats2. The magnificent manes on male lions tell a story2. Lion cubs are reared together2. Lions can get their water from plants2. Lions can eat up to 40kg of meat in a single meal2. They hunt during storms2. Lions are the only cats who roar together2. The African lion is actually the most social of all big cats on the planet1. The lion has few predators1. The lion is visibly different from most other cats1. Lions are the only known cat species where individuals roar together2.