K.T. lion.

                                     

food

The most common prey are zebras, giraffes, pigs, cape buffalo, antelope and wildebeests.A single lion kills about 15 large animals each year, filling out its diet with carrion, as well as kills made by other members of the pride. Typically, in the  wild more than half their food.

Habitat

Lions live in a variety of habitats but prefer  grassland, savanna, dense scrub, and open woodland. Historically, they lived across much of Europe, Asia, and Africa but now they are mainly found in parts of Africa south of the Sahara.

Characteristics

The lion is a well-muscled cat with a long body, large head, and short legs. Size and appearance vary considerably between. The male's outstanding characteristic is his mane, which varies between different individuals and populations.

Born

Lion cubs are born with tawny black spots which eventually disappear as they grow older. When it is time to give birth a lioness leaves her pride and has her lion babies in dense cover. A female lion mother will move her new cubs to a safe den. The cub gets picked up by the scruff of the neck.

 

 

How long can a lion live?

Lion

 can go without food for a maximum of 14 days and without water for 4 . but will eat wild cucumbers and wild melons to extract the moisture content.

Did you know?

Lions are the only cats that live in groups. A group, or pride, can be up to 30 lions depending on how much food and water is available. Female lions are the main hunters. A lion's roar can be heard up to eight kilometres away. Lions scent mark their territory using their wee to create a border.