LION King of the Jungle

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LIONKing of the Jungle

• By
• Ellen

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A Lion is classified as a Mammal.
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Habitat

• Most lions live in Africa.
• Lions can survive in a cool climate or in intense
  heat.
• Most of them live in woodlands, grassy plains,
  and areas with thorny scrub trees.

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Facts about a Lion

• 2nd Largest of cats
• Male lion can eat 75 pounds of meat in one meal.
• Lions live 15 to 20 years in the wild.

• Range in size from 350-400lbs.
• Male - Lion
• Female - Lioness
• Young - Cub
• Group - Pride

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Interesting Facts

• A male lion is the only member of the cat family
  with a mane.
• A lion spends 20 hours per day sleeping.
• After killing a 600 pound zebra a male lion can
  drag it into the shade.

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Sources
Lion. World Book Encyclopedia. 2nd Edition.
1996 ed. A Real Majesty. Kingdom of Lions
King of Animals. On-line. Microsoft Elplorer. 20
Sep. 2001. Available http//home-1.tiscali.nl/rk
ion/lk-kinge.htm Schaller, George B. Lion.
Discovery School On-line. Microsoft Explorer. 20
Sep. 2001. Available http//www.worldbookonline.c
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