How did the lion become “king of the jungle”?
Lion Facts: Lions have been mistakenly called the “king of the Jungle,” but the fact is, lions do not inhabit jungles. 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! From Animal Planet Fansite. Linda Sue: Why are lions considered the “king of the jungle”? Do any lions even live in jungles? I thought they all lived in massive fields. Peter Gros: Yes, lions do live in heavily wooded areas as well as savanna and desert areas. They’ve become the king of the jungle because they are the largest and most feared of the large cats. During the construction of early railroads in Africa, that reputation of the “king” became well known as lions became man-eaters. However, it was mostly older lions who could no longer catch prey and therefore opted t
