Lions are carnivores, meaning they only eat meat. Their diet consists mainly of large herbivores such as zebra, antelope, buffalo, and wildebeest, which they hunt in the savannah. However, lions are opportunistic predators and will also feed on smaller prey such as rabbits, birds, and reptiles when larger prey is not available. Lions are apex […]
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE: 28 African countries– mainly central and southern Africa. HABITAT Savannah, meadows, and woods. LIFESPAN 10-16 years in the wild Up to 30 years in captivity. WEIGHT 110– 250 kg WILD POPULATION: 20,000 individuals. Two subspecies are currently recognized: the African lion (Panthera leo leo) and the Asiatic lion(Panthera leo persica). The Asiatic lion
The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus), the jaguar (Panthera onca), and the leopard (Panthera pardus) are three species of cats characterized by yellow or tawny fur with spots and are considered big cats. Because of their physical resemblance, they could be confused with one another. The cheetah is a member of the genus Acinonyx, within the phylum