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Lion: is a species in the family Felidae; it is a muscular, deep-chested cat with a small, rounded head, a reduced neck and round ears, and a hairy tuft at the end of its tail. The lion is sexually dimorphic; males are larger than females with a typical weight range of 150 to 250 kg (330 to 550 lb) for males and 120 to 182 kg (265 to 400 lb) for females. Male lions have a prominent mane, which is the most recognisable feature of the species. A lion pride consists of a few adult males, similar females and cubs. Groups of female lions typically hunt together, preying mostly on large ungulates. The species is an apex and keystone predator, although they scavenge when opportunities occur. Some lions have been known to hunt humans, although the species typically does not.
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FEB 04, 2020
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...
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Plants & Animals
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...
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Anthony Bouchard
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...
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SEP 16, 2019
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AUG 05, 2019
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...
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Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
APR 10, 2018
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...
Written By:
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DEC 05, 2017
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Julia Travers
NOV 20, 2017
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Written By:
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NOV 07, 2017
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