We all know how lions look, but do you know their size? Come on let’s learn about the size of a lion.

1). Average size of female lions

   Head and body length=160-184cm (63-72in)
Tail Length=72 -89.5cm (28.3-35.2in)
Weight=118.37-143.52kg (261.0-316.4ib) in Southern Africa
119.5kg (263ib) in East Africa,110-120kg (240-260ib) in India

2). Average size of male lion

   Head and body length=184-208cm (72-82in)
Tail Length=82.5-93.5cm (32.5-36.8in)
Weight=186.55-225kg (411.3-496.0ib) in Southern Africa
174.9kg (386ib) in East Africa,160-190kg (350-420ib) in India 

Now let’s learn some facts about Lion

·   A lion’s roar can be heard from as far as 5 miles but it cannot roar until it is 2 years old.

·    Lions are the second largest cat species in the world.

·    A good average of a male lion’s age is to his mane, the darker a mane, the older a lion.

·    It can run for short distances at 50 mph and leap as far as 36 feet.

·    Many lions drink water everyday if available, but they live without water for 4-5 days.

·   Its heel doesn’t touch the ground when they walk.

·   It may sleep 20 hours a day.

We all know that lions are a type of cats. But do we know the difference between Cats and Lions. Come on let us learn. 

1).Although cats and lions are nearly identical in structure, lions have slightly larger brains (for their size) than cats.

2).While Cats have vertical, slit pupils, Lions have round pupils.

3).Cats have purr but don’t roar, whereas, lions roar but don’t purr.

Article written by : SIYA GUPTA

Grade: 6th

Age: 11 years

Published on: 22nd May 2021

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