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Snow-Life in a Pride Paws
Lions are unique among big cats because they live in social groups called prides, typically with around 10 to 15 members but sometimes as many as 40. A pride usually includes a few males, many females, and their cubs. Living in a group helps lions protect each other and work together to hunt.
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Apex Predators
As apex predators, lions are at the very top of the food chain. They hunt large herbivores like zebras, buffalo, and wildebeest. Although they’re powerful on their own, lions use teamwork and strategy to catch large prey.
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Conserving Energy
Lions can sleep up to 21 hours a day! They conserve energy so they’re ready for the high-energy action of hunting. This makes them one of the sleepiest animals around—second only to the giraffe, which can sleep standing up!
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Teamwork in Hunting
Female lions do most of the hunting, working together to surround and ambush their targets. This teamwork allows them to bring down animals much bigger than themselves. It’s like a well-organized team sport—each lion has an important role to play.
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The Mane of the Male Lion
Male lions have impressive manes that make them look larger and more intimidating. This big mane helps protect them in fights and shows their strength to others. It’s one of the lion’s most recognizable features!
