Lions

Description

height: 44 - 73 inches
weight: Male-500 pounds Female-300 pounds
length: Male and Female-8-9 feet
lifespan: 15-20 years in the wild
color: earth tone fur, black nose males: earth tone mane with white patch

Habitats
Africa
small part of eastern Asia
enjoy company of other lions

Hunting Habits
can eat 80 pounds at one time
eats antelope, zebra, ostrich
if food is scarce, mothers may allow cubs to starve

Endangered Status
vulnerable status depending on habitat no official count

Amazing Facts
can jump a distance of up to12 feet
can run up to 35 miles per hour
rest about 20 hours a day