Top 10 Amazing Facts About Lion Do You Know

1. African lions live in groups called ‘prides’.

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2. Young male lions get kicked out of the pride by older males when they reach sexual maturity, at about 2 years old.

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3. When a male lion takes over a pride, it can kill all the lion cubs to bring the pride’s females into heat again.

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4. A male lions mane is a symbol of their fighting ability and health to both potential mates, and rivals.

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5. Lionesses can turn on and kill older previously dominant males in a pride.

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6. Lions have a roar that can carry up to 8km (5 miles).

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7. Lions run up to speeds of 80 Kph (50 Mph).

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8. They have an amazing jump, and have been recorded springing as far as 36 feet.

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9. There is also a very rare white lion.

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10. Lions can live twice as long in captivity.

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