What do Lions?

The lions roar and swipe at the defending animals, who would rather forfeit their kill than become the lions' next dinner. Resting and Socializing From morning to late afternoon, when the African sun is hot to the point of unbearable, lions can be found lounging and relaxing. read more

The lion (Panthera leo) is a species in the cat family . A muscular, deep-chested cat, it has a short, rounded head, a reduced neck and round ears, and a hairy tuft at the end of its tail. read more

Lions are carnivores, which means they eat meat. They are highly opportunistic hunters that can catch and eat anything from mice to elephants and everything in between. read more

Male lions usually leave almost all of the hunting to the females, but once a kill is made, they will sometimes drive off the females and cubs in order to be the first to feed upon the prey. Usually, several lionesses, working as a team, spread out and approach a herd from different directions. read more