Monday 25 March 2013

Dangerous Creatures: Lion

(Africa, India)

   In the African savannah, the lioness is the queen of hunters.
   Unlike other cats, lions are social. They live in groups called “prides”.
   Cats see in the dark. But why do their eyes glow?
   In the lion family, mother hunts, but father’s the boss.
   One zebra a week keeps a lion happy. But the hunting doesn’t always go that well.
   Video: A lioness stalks through the tall grass. African grazing animals are used to the sight. So panic doesn’t set in… until she charges. Although the females made the kill, the whole pride shares the meal.
   Advice: Within a pride, lions are used to fighting and wrestling with each other – even the cubs. So never tease a lion cub. It may come after you with its claws out!

Next: Lions are among the bigger predators. But the largest on land are the big bears, like the polar bear.

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