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ANIMALS
LION
LION IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
ENGLISH SHONA ZULU SETSWANA
LION SHUMBA SLWANI TAU
LIONS INFORMATION IN ENGLISH
Lions are large felines that are traditionally depicted as the "king of the jungle." These big cats once
roamed Africa, Asia and Europe. However, now they are found in only two areas of the world and are
classified into two subspecies. Asiatic lions live in India's Gir Forest; African lions live in central and
southern Africa. Though they look similar, these two subspecies are very different in size, habitat, diet
and more. Size & characteristics
The African lion is 4.5 to 6.5 feet (1.4 to 2 meters) long from its head to its rump, and its tail measures
from 26.25 to 39.5 inches (67 to 100 centimeters) long. African lions typically weigh 265 to 420 lbs.
(120 to 191 kilograms).
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