Interesting Facts About Lions
The lion ( Panthera leo ) is a large big cat, second only to tigers in size. They survive in various types of habitats including savannas, grasslands, open woodlands, etc. Lions were once present in vast areas of Asia, Africa, and Europe. Currently, their range is limited to sub-Saharan Africa (African lions), and Gir National Park in India (Asiatic lions). Lions can sleep up to 20 hours a day, one of the longest durations among big cats. Lions hunt during dusk and dawn, the time when their prey is less active. Therefore, long sleeping hours during the day enable them to conserve energy for hunting at the right time. A lion can produce the loudest roar of any big cat , up to 114 dB. This roar can reach as far as 8 kilometers (5 miles) away. Lions are the most social big cats . They live in groups, known as pride, containing 5 to 30 members. Comparatively, other big cats are primarily solitary. ( Source ) These social mammals form groups, known as p...