Photo of the Day - Mighty Lion

Today's photo is "Mighty Lion".

The details​ in this picture show off the true magnificence of the "King of the Jungle".

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Lion Facts

• The population of lions in the wild has declined by over 43% since 1990.
• There are seven subspecies of lions.
• The lion is the largest species of cat, although the crossbreeding of a lion and tiger (liger) can produce larger individual animals.
• Of all cat species, the lion is the most social, living in large groups of relatives and offspring.
• Pregnancy usually lasts about 110 days.
• Female lions have 1-4 cubs at a time.
• A mother lion will keep her cubs away from the pride for six to eight weeks to ensure their safety from other lions.
• Lion cubs begin hunting training at three months old.
• Lions usually avoid adult elephants, hippopotamuses, and rhinoceroses.
• Lions spend about 20 hours per day resting.
• Male lions main begin growing at about one year old.
• Lion's in the wild are found in Africa and South Asia
• All lion species are critically endangered in the wild.

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