What are all the adaptations of lions?
Lions (Panthera leo) are the second largest of all cat species – only the tiger is larger. They can measure up to 8 and half feet, excluding tail, and weigh up to 550lb (males are larger than females). They live primarily in Africa, though there is small population of Asiatic lions (Panthera leo persica) in the Gir Forest of India. Lions are the only truly social cats, living in groups called prides. These consist of a group of related females and between one and eight males (two to four is most common), who are often, but not always, related to each other (though not related to the females). The male is the only cat which possesses a mane – a thick ruff of fur around his neck and shoulders. This serves to protect his neck during fights, and to make him appear larger and more intimidating to rivals and more attractive to females. The mane starts to grow at about a year old, and will be fully grown by the time the lion is five years old. Living in a pride enables lions to prey upon very
