Lions

Look how gorgeous this lion is, his mane swaying in the breeze. Lions weigh about 500 pounds and can grow six feet long! Unlike other wildcats, which are solitary animals, lions live in large family groups called prides with only one adult male and many females. Although females do all the hunting, males get to eat as much as they want. After that, females get their share. But cubs also share with the female lions, too. Lions live on the very hot African savannah, usually under a shady tree.When females are hunting, they bend down low so that prey such as antelope, zebras, even ostriches can't see them!

By Tessa Sagner