Published on 02/11/2018 at 09:00 by Lola Bee
This is why lions are considered the king of the jungle
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Lions
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They are called King of the Jungle because of their raw power and strength
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The lion's main habitat is in Central Africa
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Up until the 19th century lions were also commonly found in Asia
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Lions can only mate with consent of the lioness
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Lions are raised at the heart of the pride from 4 weeks old
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Male lions sometimes take care of their own young
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Only dominant lions are allowed to mate
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A lioness looks after her young until they reach maturity
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Male lions hunt very little
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Lionesses are generally much more skilled at hunting
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Two lions having a drink
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It is the lioness who initiates mating
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Male lions do not hesitate to drive out their young once fully grown
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Lions communicate through growls and roars
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There is a type of lion known as the 'white lion'
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