Lions

Did you know that lions have whiskers? Most people think of lions as having manes, but these big cats also have whiskers. In fact, all cat family members have whiskers, including tigers, leopards, and house cats. Here are 16 amazing facts about lions’ whiskers. 1) What is a lion whisker? Whiskers are actually long hairs […]

Most people believe that lions are afraid of snakes, but this is not true. Snakes do not frighten or intimidate lions, but they are wary of them because they understand the danger. While a snake bite is not necessarily fatal to a lion (depending on the snake), it can still be harmful and cause infection. Lions typically avoid snakes […]

The lion is the most dreaded and revered of all the savanna fauna, and with good reason. These big cats are renowned for their strength, agility, and aggressive hunting instinct; are they really as brave as they appear? While they may be fierce predators, lions also tend to avoid confrontation whenever possible. In fact, studies have shown that lions are […]

While it may seem like lions are powerful enough to take down anything in their path, there are several animals that they avoid hunting if possible. One of these is the elephant. These massive animals are just too big and strong for even a pride of lions to take on, and they have been known […]

In many people’s minds, a lion and a tiger mating is something out of a fantasy novel. After all, these two animals come from entirely different parts of the world and have significantly additional physical features. However, it is actually possible for lions and tigers to mate and produce offspring. The resulting offspring are ligers if they […]

In the animal kingdom, there are a few types of social structures. Some species, like lions, live in groups called prides. Each pride is typically made up of related females and their young, along with a few adult males. Because the females stay with their birth pride for life, while males typically only last for a few […]

There are many misconceptions about lions. For example, many people believe that lions are fierce and aggressive animals always ready to attack. However, this is not always the case. Lions can be pretty friendly, significantly, if raised in a domestic setting. While it is true that lions are naturally curious creatures, they are not inherently […]

As predators, lions and leopards have a long, complicated history. Do lions eat leopards? Do leopards scare lions? Do leopard cubs get eaten by lions? Let’s look at the relationship between these carnivores to see if there is any truth to the rumors. The lion and the leopard are two of the most famous predators […]

Lions are the only big cats that live in groups. When they mate, males typically fight each other for access to females. The male with the most testosterone usually wins and mates with them. If he’s fortunate, he might get his own harem of lionesses! Lionesses have a cycle called estrus, where they are sexually […]

Lions have an extremely high sex drive, which is necessary for breeding purposes. Male lions will not let female lions out of their sight for very long because they know they will likely mate with other males. During mating season, male lions are highly competitive and are usually determined to be the dominant ones in […]