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King of The JungleThe African Lion, once a thriving species, is now threatened species due to a variety of reasons. This PowerPoint is designed to give you a background of the species. This will inform you on the basics of the lion and will show you that one of the biggest cats is in danger of becoming extinct soon if changes are not made by humanity.

Classification of the African LionKingdom: Animalia

Phylum: ChordataClass:

MammaliaOrder: CarnivoraFamily: FelidaeGenus: PantheraSpecies: Panthera

Leo(African Lion)

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MorphologyThe color of the lion varies from a

dark ochraceous brown to red and yellowish colors.

Lion cubs are born with spots, known as rosettes, on their body that usually fade away during adulthood.

Male lions have manes around their heads while females do not. The color can be anywhere from black to blond.

Females are responsible for the hunting the pride (African Lion)

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MorphologyAdult lions tend to weigh

anywhere from 330-550 pounds, while the lioness can weigh from 264-400 pounds.

Both the male and female African Lions have a tuft tail. Created by infused spinal bones concealed by hair.

The appendages of the lion include thick back legs, pair of front legs, and a tail. (African Lion)

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FeedingThe African Lions tend to

consume wildebeest, Hares, reptiles, birds, giraffe, wild hogs, rhinos, hippos, buffalo, zebra, and impala (Defenders)

The lioness will kill larger animals by trapping the mouth and nose in its jaw.

Smaller animals are killed when the lioness hit it with its paw. (African Lion)

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Reproduction Lioness chose which lion they

think is best to mate with. A lioness will not always have

one mate, but the lion will. One third of the mating

attempts are successful in causing pregnancy.

The lion internally fertilizes the lioness.

Takes 110 days for the cubs to develop before the mother gives birth to them.

For 6-8 weeks after birth the cubs are hidden from the pride and protected from predators such as the hyena and leopard.

Cubs are independent at the age of two after learning to hunt, and mastering their killing techniques. (EcoTravel)

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Adaptations of African LionsThe African Lion has sharp claws

for hunting, eating, and defending themselves from other animals.

The lions also have sharp teeth to eat and break apart meat. Their teeth is also used as protection against other animals.

Whiskers are used to sense prey, its surroundings, guide them through areas, and whether there is danger around.

The color of their body is used to blend in with the region. (Adaptations)

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Adaptations ContinuedLions have a variety of vocal

calls to each otherPuff to each other in a friendly

wayGrunt when they move to a new

areaFemales use the roar to protect

their cubs, or they will roar to call for help.

Males use their roar to show off their strength, give a warning for others to get away from their pride, or to give everyone his location.

The lions hunt in groups at night, as they get easily tired. Then they will sleep for 20 hours a day. (Adaptations)

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HabitatAfrican Lions can be found in the

following places:Managed hunting groundsWildlife SanctuariesKruger National Park in South AfricaNorthern Tanzania ParksGrassy PlainsSavannasPrairiesOpen WoodlandsScrubsSemi-arid plains

Lions usually tend to live in the areas with a high population of prey. (Lion Habitat)

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Status, Distribution, MigrationThe African Lion’s

population is listed as vulnerable.

The African Lion is located in the sub-Saharan region of Africa. (African Lion)

There are approximately 32,000 to 35,000 African Lions left.

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Threats to African LionLions are losing their

habitat, as humans are establishing homes in their areas.

Humans are poaching, and being poisoned.

Due to human expansion lions are being trapped in isolated regions.

Lions have to feed of the livestock of farmers since, they’re losing their prey. (Lions)

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Cool Facts Cubs can be born to the same mother

but have different fathers. (EcoTravel) The African Lion has an infused spinal

chord tip at the end of it tail. (African Lion)

The African Lions are the most social out of all the cats in the world.

Even though the lioness do the hunting, the males eat first.

The age of a lion is shown in the mane. The darkness represent the age.

Lions can be heard from 5 miles away when roaring.

Lions are able to run at 50 mile per hour, but only or a short period (Interesting Facts).

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