Our animals: Barol and Jenny
Family: Felidae
Order: Predators
Class: mammals

Length:

1,7-2,5 m / 1,6-1,9 m

Weight:

150-240 kg / 122-182 kg

Nutrition: wildebeest (gnu), zebra, antelope, giraffe, ox, birds, rodents, amphibians and reptiles Reproduction: after a 3.5 month-long gestation 2-5 progenies Did you know? Except for its Indian subspecies, lions live in the wild only in Africa. A smaller population of the mentioned subspecies lives in the wild in India. Roaring is part of lions'' communication, because it is essential for them to know where their friends and enemies are. White lion is not albino and not a separate species, but a lighter colour in one of the sub-species (Panthera leo krugeri) of lions. This white colour is caused by a mutant gene like in the case of white tiger. Their stock decreased significantly due to hunting, and now many nature conservation organizations are trying to increase their number at their natural occurrence: the Kruger National Park in South-Africa where in sandy meadows and high grass They are viable despite their light colour. In 2014 there were 30 specimens living in the wild, in accordance with the most recent survey. In zoos, however 500 specimens live in captivity. Watch it! Males have mane around their face, the colour of which is variable: from light yellowish-brown to black. The colour of the mane can change darker as years pass. It is the only sociable feline (cat). They live in flocks. Habitat: Diverse, woodland savannahs, sand deserts Spread: From south of Sahara to South Africa

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