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![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 498 W: 2 N: 466]](http://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-n-g.gif) (2162) | Some interesting facts about lions:
1. Lions have been mistakenly called the "king of the Jungle," but the fact is, lions do not inhabit jungles.
2. While lions have also been referred to as the "king of the beasts," this is only partially true. Lions, in their habitats, are kings of the predatory beasts, but they can be easily backed down or killed by elephants and water buffalo. A pack of hyenas can also back down or even kill a solitary lion!
3. When it comes to mating, lions are the champions! Lions can copulate up to as many as 100 times in a 24 hr. period!
4. Lions are the only true social members of the cat family and live in groups called prides.
5. Lions run at a rate of 50 mph (81 kmph).
6. Lions sleep up to 20 hours a day.
7. Female lions reach two thirds of their adult size by the time they are 2 years old.
8. Males begin to really grow between 3 and 3 1/2 years and by 4 will be almost their adult size and weight.
9. Both males and females continue to grow until they are 6 years old, primarily becoming more massive. |
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