The Lion Powerful Animals

The lion is the strongest and most powerful of the wild animals: It is a ferocious animal, too. It is regarded as the symbol of power and strength in all the countries in the world. We often hear strong and courageous people being referred to as “lion-hearted”. Also, the figure of the lion, as a symbol of strength, is engraved on many shielded awarded to players. Even the national flags of some countries carry the picture of a lion. The ancient Egyptians believed the lion to be a sacred animal.

It is generally believed that the lion is the most powerful animal in the jungle. It is called the ‘king of the beasts’, because it attacks so swiftly that the victim does not get any time to defend itself. It attacks animals bigger than itself like giraffes and wild buffaloes from behind and then tears them apart with the help of its powerful paws and teeth. They often hunt as a team. Lions were found in many parts of Europe some 2000 years ago, but gradually they were wiped off. New they are found only in the jungles of Africa and North-West India. A few, not more than 200, live in India’s Gir forest.

The lion is a carnivorous animal which kills wild animals and lives on their flesh. It is a member of the cat family. The average length of an adult lion is about three metres and its weight varies from 180 to 225 kilograms. The female species of the lion is smaller in size and does not have mane.

The lioness generally hunts and kills the prey. Unlike the cat, it cannot climb trees. Lions can be domesticated and we can see them in the circus performing tricks. Lions have an average life-span of 20 to 30 years.

It  is genarally believed that the lion is the most powerful animal in the jungle. It is called the ‘king of the beasts’, because it attacks so swiftly that the victim does not get any time to defend it itself. It attacks animals bigger than itself like giraffes and wild buffaloes from behind and tears them apart with the help of its powerful paws and teeth.
They often hunt as a team. Lions were found in many parts of Europe some 2000 years ago, but gradually they were wiped off. Now they are found only in the jungles of Africa and North-West India. A few, not more than 200, live in India’s Gir forest.