AFRICAN LION: WORLD SECOND LARGEST BIG CAT

African Lion: are the second-largest living big cat after the Tiger. Males are unique among the cat species for their thick mane of brown or black hair encircling their head and neck. The mane darkens with age, and the thicker and darker a mane is the healthier the cat. Both males and females Roar a sound heard as far as 8 kilometers away.

SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION OF AFRICAN LION.

WEIGHT OF LIONS.

• 125 TO 272 KG (277 TO 600 POUNDS).

SIZE OF AFRICAN LION.

• 1.2 Meters at the Shoulder (48 Inches) and About 2 to 3.3 Meters in Length (7 To 11 Feet).

HABITAT

• GRASSY PLAINS AND OPEN WOODLANDS.

Conservation Status » Vulnerable.

GESTATION

• Average About 109 Days.

LIFE SPAN

• 10 to 18 Years in the Wild. Up To 30 Years in Captivity.

Why do cats have whiskers?

They have Whiskers because it help them to feel their way in the dark.

Challenges Facing Lions Populations.

1. Humans are Pushing Big Cats out of their Habitats.

In just two decades, populations decreased by 43%, and it’s estimated that as few as 23,000 remain today. This cat’s population is steadily decreasing in the wild. One of the main causes is the alarming rate at which they are losing their habitats due to expanding human populations and the resulting growth of agriculture, settlements, and roads.

2. Conflict is also a Major Threat.

As lion habitats shrink, the big cats are being forced into closer quarters with humans. This, coupled with a decrease in their natural prey, causes them to attack livestock. In turn, farmers oftentimes retaliate and kill these big majestic cats.

2. They are Hunted by Humans.

These big cats are being killed in rituals of bravery, prized as hunting trophies. and, increasingly, for their body parts’ perceived medicinal and magical powers.

Solutions to the Challenges.

Here’s how we Can protect Africa’s largest cat from extinction:

• Use scientific research and data.

AWF Researchers are working to gain an understanding of carnivores’ populations, behaviors, movements. and interactions with people in order to develop appropriate conservation actions.

There are few regions as important to the viability of lion populations as the Tarangire – Manyara ecosystem. Halting the decline of lion populations in this region is imperative to the long-term success of the species.

• Mitigate human-wildlife conflict.

Retaliation is the primary reason people kill this big cat. We work with communities to help them realize the big cat’s value and to help them protect their families and livestock from carnivore predation.

In addition, Ruaha Carnivore Project provides community benefits to villages that demonstrate success in living peacefully with carnivores.

• Tracking cats for conservation.

In Tanzania’s Manyara Ranch. AWF tagged the lions with High-Tech Collars equipped with radio transmitters to track the animals natural movements. This allows scientists and conservationists to monitor for potential disease outbreaks, home range, productivity, behavior, habitat use, survival, predator-prey interactions, and ultimately population estimates.

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Behaviors of African Lion.

• They are affectionate.

When Resting, which may be up to 20 hours a day. these cats seem to enjoy good fellowship with lots of touching, head rubbing, licking, and purring.

• They are the most social cats.

While most cat species are solitary, this big cat is an exception. It has developed a social system based on teamwork, division of labor, and an extended family unit. The average pride consists of about 15 individuals, with five to 10 females, their young, and two or three territorial males.

• Their parenting styles are wildly different.

Normally, two or more females in a pride give birth around the same time, and the cubs are raised together. Some mothers carefully nurture their young and will even permit other lion cubs other to suckle, sometimes enabling a neglected infant to survive. However, at times, a female may also Neglect or abandon her cubs, especially if food is scarce.

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