INFORMATION ABOUT THE KATANGA LION

 Class: Mammals (Mammalia)

Order: Carnivores (Carnivora)

Family: Cats (Felidae)

Exposition: African Village

Scientific Name: Panthera Leo Bleyenberrghi

Length : 2,5-3,1m and females 2,3-2,5m.

Weight: males 140-240kg, females 105-170kg.

Number of off springs: 1-4

Gestation Period: 4 months.

Geographic Range: Southwestern Africa- deserts, grassland, forest, mountains.

Diet: Predominantly Ungulates (zebras, antelopes).

Behaviour: Lions are the only cats that live in groups, which are called prides. Prides usually consist of 10 members, exceptional up to 30 individuals.

Life Span: Up to 18 years in human care.

IUNC Status: Vulnerable (VU)






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