Here are some interesting facts about lions:
Social: Lions are the most social of the big cats and live in prides.
Hunting: Lionesses are the primary hunters and use teamwork to take down prey.
Size: Lions are the second largest cat in the world, after tigers.
Manes: Not all lions have manes, and the presence or absence of a mane is genetic.
Habitat: There are two subspecies of lions: the African lion and the Asiatic lion.
Roars: A lion's roar can be heard up to eight kilometers away.
Marking territory: Lions use their urine to mark their territory.
Sharing food: After a successful hunt, all the lions in the pride share the meal.
Pecking order: Adult males eat first, followed by the lionesses, and finally the cubs.
Mane loss: Stress or a drop in testosterone levels can cause a male lion to lose its mane.
Evolutionary adaptation: Some scientists believe that a mane is linked to climate and temperature r
egulation.