Although the Siberian and Amur tigers are both noticeably larger than the African lion, the lion almost always takes precedence over its striped cousin when people talk of the greatest wild cat. Perhaps it's because of the lion's dark gold mane and fierce and warrior-like disposition. Out of all the Big Cats, it is the one that is consistently engage in battle with not only prey, but other male competitors. The average lifespan of an African lion after reaching maturity is around 3 years. They face constant challenges from other lone male lions seeking to usurp their position as head of the pride, and are usually strong enough during these peak three years to fend off would-be conquerors.
Facts About Lions - Large Beasts
The Lion, while smaller in general than the largest tigers, is nonetheless a gigantic wild cat. With females averaging 300 lbs. of raw and unbridled muscle, they are far stronger than any human male could hope to be, and have been seen taking down thousand-pound herbivores and strangling them with their jaws. For perspective, when was the last time you tried to drag down a horse!?
The male lion is a truly majestic, powerful and majestic carnivore, and weighs in at an average of about 450-500 lbs. Although not generally considered as good a hunter as a female, the truth is more one of optimization - there isn't an animal on the African plains that can deal with a hunting crew of 300 lb., streamlined lionesses bearing down on them. There simply isn't any need - nor is it efficient for pride dynamics - for the immensely powerful male to constantly involve himself in battles with prey. The lioness is more than capable of handling this duty.
Nonetheless, sometimes the male happens to be in the vicinity of a hunt, and it is then that his terrifying power is witnessed. The African lion can be seen taking on huge Cape buffalo by himself, whereas it usually takes three to four females to bring one down. Or, you might seem him bring down a two-ton giraffe by the haunches. Even in the gruesome encounters with the hyena, a single male is often enough to dissuade a clan of more than ten of their sharp-toothed natural competitors, who steal kills from the lion - and vice-versa - by sheer force of numbers. It usually takes about four hyenas to chase a lioness from a kill, whereas a rampaging male African lion has been seen to scatter groups of 20!
More African Lion Facts
The lion's mane is akin to the peacock's tail feathers: it is for display - although its thickness also provides a measure of protection from neck-attacks of other males during battles. The thicker and darker the mane, the more attractive the lion will be to lionesses. There is an added advantage: the darkness and size of the mane indicates a more aggressive lion because of the higher concentration of testosterone.
The lion is respected and revered throughout cultures and time, and it is worth it to humans as a global society to see to its continued preservation. Poachers, big game hunters and land-thieves are the biggest threat, and we must all do our part to ensure the survival of the King of the family Felidae.
Miracle Lion (Sher ka Mojza) by DUNYA TUBE
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Facts About Lions - Large Beasts
The Lion, while smaller in general than the largest tigers, is nonetheless a gigantic wild cat. With females averaging 300 lbs. of raw and unbridled muscle, they are far stronger than any human male could hope to be, and have been seen taking down thousand-pound herbivores and strangling them with their jaws. For perspective, when was the last time you tried to drag down a horse!?
The male lion is a truly majestic, powerful and majestic carnivore, and weighs in at an average of about 450-500 lbs. Although not generally considered as good a hunter as a female, the truth is more one of optimization - there isn't an animal on the African plains that can deal with a hunting crew of 300 lb., streamlined lionesses bearing down on them. There simply isn't any need - nor is it efficient for pride dynamics - for the immensely powerful male to constantly involve himself in battles with prey. The lioness is more than capable of handling this duty.
Nonetheless, sometimes the male happens to be in the vicinity of a hunt, and it is then that his terrifying power is witnessed. The African lion can be seen taking on huge Cape buffalo by himself, whereas it usually takes three to four females to bring one down. Or, you might seem him bring down a two-ton giraffe by the haunches. Even in the gruesome encounters with the hyena, a single male is often enough to dissuade a clan of more than ten of their sharp-toothed natural competitors, who steal kills from the lion - and vice-versa - by sheer force of numbers. It usually takes about four hyenas to chase a lioness from a kill, whereas a rampaging male African lion has been seen to scatter groups of 20!
More African Lion Facts
The lion's mane is akin to the peacock's tail feathers: it is for display - although its thickness also provides a measure of protection from neck-attacks of other males during battles. The thicker and darker the mane, the more attractive the lion will be to lionesses. There is an added advantage: the darkness and size of the mane indicates a more aggressive lion because of the higher concentration of testosterone.
The lion is respected and revered throughout cultures and time, and it is worth it to humans as a global society to see to its continued preservation. Poachers, big game hunters and land-thieves are the biggest threat, and we must all do our part to ensure the survival of the King of the family Felidae.
Miracle Lion (Sher ka Mojza) by DUNYA TUBE
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7941854
