Anywhere from 85-90% of the hunting is done by the females in a given pride. The males protect both the pride and the pride’s territory (which can extend up to 100 square miles) from competing prides and other predators. But there is a pecking order, with the adult males eating first, followed by the lionesses and finally the cubs. After a successful hunt, all the lions in the pride share the meal. They are smaller and more agile than males and they use teamwork to bring an animal down. Lionesses are the primary hunters of the pride. While lions primarily prey on large herbivores such as zebra, wildebeest, and buffalo, they have been known to prey on smaller animals like mice, birds, hares, lizards, and tortoises.ģ) Female Lions (Lionesses) Do Most of the Hunting Adult female lions need to eat about 11 pounds of meat each day, while adult males eat 16 pounds or more every day. Lions can go up to four days without drinking water, but if available, they will drink water every day.

Some lion prides can be as large as 40 members!Ģ) Lions Don't Need to Drink Everyday, But They Do Need to Eat The typical pride consists of ten to fifteen lions, with several adult females, their cubs and up to four males. They live in groups called prides, which usually consist of related females and their offspring. Lions are the most sociable of all the big cats. Here are some amazing lion facts: 1) Lions Are Social He embodies playfulness as can be seen in our logo – Lionel’s tongue is dangling lazily out of his mouth. While lazing around, they are very affectionate towards one another, rubbing heads, grooming, and purring.Īt Lion World Travel nothing represents the essence of Africa more so than the lion which is at the center of our brand and the nickname for our mascot “Lionel”.

They can be found lying on their backs with their feet up or taking a snooze in the shade. Spending up to 20 hours of the day sleeping or resting, lions are the laziest of the big cats. Lions are one of Africa’s most recognizable animals and for good reason: more than any other animal in the African wilderness, lions signify courage, strength, and power.

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