A-Z Lions & Lionesses by Alex Kennedy

Fact 1

AlexK — 2014-06-05 22:00:25 UTC

Lionesses are just female Lions.

AlexK — 2014-06-05 22:00:35 UTC

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

AlexK — 2014-06-05 22:00:39 UTC

The average Lioness weighs around 130 kg.

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Lions can reach speeds of up to 81 kph but only in short bursts because of a lack of stamina.

AlexK — 2014-06-05 22:00:53 UTC

Male lions are easy to recognize thanks to their distinctive manes. Males with darker manes are more likely to attract Lionesses

AlexK — 2014-06-05 22:01:10 UTC

Lions are very social compared to other cat species, often living in prides that feature lionesses, young and a few adult males.

AlexK — 2014-06-05 22:01:18 UTC

Most lions found in the wild live in southern and eastern parts of Africa.

AlexK — 2014-06-05 22:01:23 UTC

Lions in the wild live for around 12 years.

AlexK — 2014-06-05 22:01:40 UTC

Lionesses are better hunters than males and do most of the hunting for a pride.

AlexK — 2014-06-05 22:01:48 UTC

In the wild, lions rest for around 20 hours a day.