African Lion (Panthera leo)

Fascinating facts At a kill, male lions eat first, then females, then the cubs eat last. Cubs have a high mortality rate and less than half survive their first year. Hunting takes place mostly at night, and digesting large amounts of meat protein involves effort, so lions often spend as many as 20 hours a day resting. Physical Characteristics Male lions weigh between 330 and 550 lbs., while female lions weigh from 265 to 395 lbs, with a head...

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Wild Cat Behaviour

Wild Cat Behavior All aspects of a cat's natural behavior are to do with 'making a living'. To survive from day to day the cats primary business is that of catching food and as a member of a species it sole objective is to reproduce. Each behavioral aspect of the cat is 'tuned' to one of these objectives. It could be said that the behaviors can be divided into two distinct groups. However there is often an overlap in the direct motivation behind...

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Leopards Behavior.

Habitat & Diet The leopard is found in Africa, Asia Minor, Central Asia, and the Far East. but occurs most in sub-Saharan Africa. They are found in all habitats with annual rainfall above 50 mm. Out of all the African cats, the leopard is the only species which occupies both rainforest and arid desert habitats. A leopard’s home range averages between 30-78 km2 (males) and 15-16 km2 (females) in protected areas. The leopard has learnt to adapt...

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LION - SOCIAL BEHAVIOR

LION - SOCIAL BEHAVIOR The lion is at once the most famous and the least typical member of the cat family. Sociality is probably the single most exciting aspect of lion life and, as compared to other cats, cannot be overemphasized. Other cats are solitary hunters; the lion is a cooperative group hunter. Other cats live alone, the lion lives in prides. The lions social level is closer to wolves and wild dogs than to the other cat species. In addition,...

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Cheetahs Behaviour

Reproduction and Life Cycle: Cheetahs are the fastest land mammals and can reach top speeds of 60 mph, accelerating from 0-60 in four seconds! They live in the savannas of Africa, and in the grasslands of Asia. Females reach sexual maturity at 2-3 years, and males at 3 years. Mating can take place year-round, but peaks during the rainy season (November to May). Like most cats, cheetahs are mating-induced ovulators, which means that they do not...

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LION IN SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Its the King of the wilderness LION. ...

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