Lion Pictures and Facts Page 5

An African lioness with a small cub.
Image Source: Kenneth Stansell, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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Fact: Both male and female lions roar. A lion's powerful roar can be heard up to 5 miles (8 kilometers) away, and can be used for a variety of purposes. Often, the male lions roar to proclaim their territory, and to warn off rival males to stay away from their domain and the lionesses in their pride. When females roar, it can be to get the attention of the males, or to tell them to go away, for strange males can kill their cubs. Scientists are researching these calls to better understand lions' communication. Source: The Lion's Roar: More than Just Hot Air

A pride of lions feast upon the carcass of a fallen water buffalo.
Image Source: John Walker, Images of Africa.

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Fact: Lions, Panthera leo, are very social cats, and often are found lounging about in the heat of the day, grooming each other, and generally being quite affectionate. When it comes to feeding, however, it's every lion to fend for himself. The males get to eat first, while the hunter females must wait their turn. After the lionesses have had their fill, the cubs can finally eat. If the kill is too small to fill everyone's bellies, then there won't be anything left for the cubs, and they could starve to death. Only twenty to thirty percent of a lion's hunting attempts will result in a successful kill. Source: Lion cubs, and LIONS (Panthera leo)