Top Wild Facts About Lions
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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Lions are fascinating creatures with several surprising traits. They are the only big cats that live in groups called prides
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There are two subspecies of lions found in the wild. The African lion and the Asiatic lion
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The Asiatic lion is found in a small population in India's Gir Forest
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Lion cubs are born with spots, it is thought this helps keep the cubs camouflaged in long grass
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A lion's mane helps it appear larger and more threatening towards potential rivals, growing up to an incredible 16 cm long
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Lions need a lot of food to keep them going and can eat up to 40 kg (nearly a quarter of their bodyweight) in one meal
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They are clever hunters, choosing to hunt at night or during storms where their prey is unlikely to see or hear them
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Lions roar to protect their territory and ward off potential rivals and they are the only species of cat to roar together
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