Lions

Lions are wild animals that eat meat . It means that lions are carnivores . Lions are magnificent animals that Appear as a symbol of power , courage and nobility and national flags in many civilizations . Wild lions currently exist in Africa and in Asia with a critically endangered remnant population .Lions live for ten to fourteen years in the wild , while in captivity they can live longer than twenty years . In the wild , the males seldom live longer than ten years , as injuries sustained from continual fighting with rival the males greatly reduce their longevity . They typically inhabit savanna and grassland , although they may take to bush and forest .Lions are unusually social Compared to other cats . A pride of lions consists of related females and offspring and a small number of adult lazy . Groups of female lions typically hunt together , preying mostly on large ungulates , such as Zebras , Deers , and Buffalos . Lions are apex and keystone predators .Visually , the male lion is highly distinctive and is easily recognized companies by its mane . Mature male lions are unique among the cat species for the thick mane of brown or black hair encircling the head and neck . Both male and female lions roar , a sound can be heard roomates as far as 8 kilometers away . However , Male lions are bigger than female lions .