Interesting Facts to Learn about Lions
Among the most elegant animals on earth, the lion seems to take that spot easily. There are so many myths surrounding lions despite it being the most elegant animal on our planet. The many myths surrounding lions is what has contributed to it being very misunderstood by most people. Every a single person has their myths concerning lions and how they live. The many myths surrounding lions are contributed by the different cultures which view lions differently. It is important to know what the facts are so that you can draw the line between myths and reality when it comes to lions. Once you have read through these interesting facts; then you will gain more knowledge about lions.
One interesting fact you should know about lions is that they are among the heaviest animals on the planet. Once a lion has reached adulthood; it is among the heaviest animals that you will know on our earth. Females that have matured can reach up to 130 kg. This will, of course, not be known by looking at pictures of lions which never seem to weigh that much. Males can even reach up to 130 kg. This then goes to show that lions are among the heaviest animals that you will come across.
The lifespan of lions can last to 12 years and above. It is for a fact that lions can go on to live for 12 years. However it will depend on several factors that will determine the lifespan of the lion. First of all, the first contributing factor will be if the lion lives in the wild or in captivity. Lions that live in captivity can actually reach the 12-year mark and surpass it.
As for the wild lion, their lifespan will be limited because they face many dangers in their natural surrounding. Another factor that will contribute to the lifespan of a lion is the breed of the lion. The varied breeds of lions means that they cannot have the same lifespan.
A very mind-blowing fact about lions that will change how you view them is that lions never live in jungle environments. This then contradicts the phrase ‘king of the jungle’. This is one misleading phrase that most people have known since they were young. Lions cannot survive in such a jungle environment. It then will not make sense if you referred to the lion as the king of the jungle if it is not even able to survive in the environment itself.
Lions prefer deserts, grasslands or green plains where they can comfortably live in. Also lions tend to live in pride, unlike their fellow cats. This is one unique fact that can make you confuse them with canine animals that always live in packs.