Here are some interesting facts about lions:
Social animals: Lions are the most social of all cats and live in groups called prides.
Manes: Manes on male lions help them look bigger to attract mates and intimidate rivals.
Hunting: Lionesses do most of the hunting, but males sometimes join in to hunt larger prey.
Hunting tactics: Lions hunt at night or during storms when their prey is less likely to see or hear them.
Habitat: Lions live in grasslands and plains, not jungles.
Sleeping: Lions sleep or rest up to 20 hours a day, making them the laziest of the big cats.
Cubs: Lion cubs are born with spots that fade as they grow older [1, lion cubs are reared together.
Water: Lions can get water from plants.
Size: Male lions can weigh up to 30 stone.
Population: Nearly all wild lions live in Africa, but there is a small population elsewhere.
Manes and climate: Some male lions don't develop manes to adapt to hot climates.