Lions hunt in groups because it increases their chances of catching prey and ensures the pride’s safety. They rely on strength in numbers; pursuing as a group means there is always an individual on guard while others feed, so the whole pride benefits from the kill. If they didn’t hunt in groups, lionesses would have […]
Hippos are some of the most curious creatures on Earth. Their enormous size and broad noses can be seen for miles away from water sources such as lakes or rivers. They’re one-of-a-kind in that they don’t need to drink any other liquid besides freshwater–they get all the essential hydration while moshing around with fellow hippopotamuses! […]
The lion is the king of the African jungle. It is a predator that hunts its prey at night for food and sustenance. They are excellent hunters, only for large animals like buffaloes and zebras. In general, lions rest about 16 to 20 hours per day; some have been reported to sleep 15 hours, while […]
What about lions makes them such a well-loved and admired animal? It may be their persona, not simply because of their distinctive mane. While looking at one, there is an image of courage, reality, intelligence, intuition, and poise in your mind’s eye: all the ingredients for becoming the undisputed king of the jungle. This is […]
Lions are strong and fast predators, reaching up to 80 km/h (50 mph) in short bursts and covering distances up to 500 m (1,600 ft). Lions have long legs and a massive chest. Their forelegs are slightly longer than the hind legs, making them sprinters rather than endurance runners. A lion’s body remains low to […]
Hippos are one of the largest living land animals and can run at speeds of up to 30 mph, faster than an Olympic sprinter. Hippopotamuses have a unique physique that helps them stay cool under extreme heat–their body shape causes their heart rate to increase when it’s cold outside, so they don’t overheat in hot […]
Sharks are some of the most fascinating creatures in existence, and people have many questions about them. One question that many people ask is, “when do sharks come close to shore?” There’s actually no time where they will go right up to the sand or rocks near the water. But they can be near it […]
You may be surprised to know that lions eat over 80 different animals. They often catch sickly or old antelope and waterbucks, but they usually don’t attack healthy, young ones. Lions eat animals such as gazelles, zebras, impalas and wildebeest. They can also eat over 800 pounds of meat in one meal! The lion’s diet […]
Imagine a world with no sound. No birds singing, cars passing by, or people chattering. Our ears wouldn’t hear anything at all! What a strange concept this would be. And yet, many animals exist in the world without voices at all. Lions are one of these animals, yet they have found other communication methods, the […]
