World Lion Day ― Date, History, and Details
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History of World Lion Day and How to Celebrate/ Observe It
In celebration of World Lion Day on August 10th, let’s take a look at some interesting facts about these big cats.
Lions are the second largest big cat species in the world (after tigers).
Adult male lions weigh between 330 and 550 pounds, while females weigh 265 to 395 pounds.
Lions can reach speeds of up to 50 miles per hour!
A lion’s roar can be heard up to five miles away.
Lions are social animals and live in groups called prides. A pride can have up to 30 lions in it.
Lions are mostly active at night.
Lions typically live for 10-14 years in the wild, and up to 20 years in captivity.
Lions are found in Africa and parts of Asia. There are only about 20,000 lions left in the wild.
Lions are an endangered species due to habitat loss, trophy hunting, and conflict with humans.
On World Lion Day, let’s all do our part to help protect these majestic animals!