11 Interesting Facts You May Not Know About The Jungle King

1 - Estimates indicate that there are currently between 20, 000 and 40, 000 lions living in the wild. A century ago, the population of these cats was - at least - 10 times larger.

2 - Still about lions living in the wild, according to scientists, males live between 12 and 16 years. In captivity, they can reach up to 25 years.

Lions

(San Diego Zoo)

Unfortunately, there are more lion statues in the world than real animals living in the wild.

4 - On lionesses, they hunt between 85% and 90% of prey that are consumed by the pack. These groups, in fact, are usually formed by 10 to 15 animals, and daily, females need to consume 5 kg of meat, and males, 7.

Wolf Pack

(Lion Recovery Fund)

Another interesting curiosity about hunting is that while females go hunting for prey, males patrol the territory to protect the pack.

6 - A curious study revealed that lionesses are often more attracted to lions that have darker manes.

Lion and Lionesses

(Oregon Zoo)

7 - While African lions are typically 1.5 to 2 meters long from head to hip and weigh 120 to 190 pounds, Asian lions are much larger, measuring 2 to 2.8 meters long to the hips. and weigh between 120 and 225 kg.

8 - Did you know that lions - like other big cats and even domestic cats - can't taste anything sweet?

King of the jungle

(News Hub)

9 - And did you know that lions can jump distances over 10 meters and reach speeds of 80 km / hour while running? What's more, the roars of adult males can be heard five miles away.

During the mating period, lions can cross between 20 and 40 times in a single day.

Majestic lion

(Reader's Digest)

11. Although they are popularly known as “Jungle Kings, ” in fact, most lions live in the savannah or in undergrowth. The only forest dwellers are found in India in the Gir National Park.

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