Lion Facts:
The lion is a magnificent animal that appears as a symbol of power, courage and nobility on family crests, coats of arms and national flags in many civilizations. Lions at one time were found from Greece through the Middle East to northern India, but today only a very small population remains in India. In the past lions lived in most parts of Africa, but are now confined to the sub-Saharan region.
Most cat species live a fundamentally solitary existence, but the lion is an exception. It has developed a social system based on teamwork and a division of labor within the pride, and an extended but closed family unit centered around a group of related females. The average pride consists of about 15 individuals, including five to 10 females with their young and two or three territorial males that are usually brothers or pride mates.
Physical Characteristics
Generally a tawny yellow, lions, like other species, tend to be lighter in color in hot, arid areas and darker in areas of dense vegetation. Mature male lions are unique among the cat species for the thick mane of brown or black hair that encircles the head and neck. The tails of lions end in a horny spine covered with a tuft of hair.
Habitat
Lions are found in savannas, grasslands, dense bush and woodlands.
Websites with Lion Info for Kids:
http://www.animalfactguide.com/animal-facts/lion/
http://www.animalfactguide.com/2010/12/big-cat-week-on-nat-geo-wild/
http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/kids/animals-pets-kids/mammals-kids/porcupine-lions-kids/
http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/animals/mammals-animals/cats/lion_african_lifecycle/
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