my favourite animal

Lions are the only cats that live in groups. A group or a pride are up to 30 lions depending on the food and water available. Female lions are the main hunters. Did you know a lions roar can be heard up to eight kilometres away. Lions scent mark their territory using wee to create a border.

In the wild lions live for an average of 12 years and up to 16 years. They live up to 25 years in captivity . Lions are often known as the king of the jungle most lions actually live in the savannah or grass lands. Just one population of wild forest dwelling lions remains in Gir forest national park in India. Female lions reach two thirds of adult size when they are 2 years old.