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 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. Lion cubs.