The Lion, also known as the King of the Jungle, is one of the largest of cats, measuring between 3 and 3.3 meters long and weighs about 180 kg on average, but have found copies of 270 Kg, this in the case of males. Females are slightly smaller.
The males were marked the mighty mane you saw their neck and body, and some experts agree that covers two functions. A larger look like a real of his rivals and another somehow protect her throat attacks.
Time ago, this magnificent animal was distributed throughout Europe and Asia, also African. Currently located in Africa and to a lesser extent India. The lion population has been severely punished by the hand of man, reaching worrying data.
Reproduction can occur throughout the year. Females can breed every two years and the gestation period is between 95 and 120 days. Each birth birth to four cubs, which will be adults in two or three years. Living in the wild typically have a life of fifteen years. |
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