5) Lions are good swimmers

Lions have the ability to swim, although they don’t typically do it often. They have been known to cross rivers and swim in lakes and ponds in search of food. Interestingly, they can even hold their breath underwater for up to 30 seconds. It is thought that this helps them when trying to catch fish! Lion’s manes act as protection against other predators: A lion’s mane is thought to act as a form of protection against other predators. It can provide insulation during cold weather, deter biting insects and make them look bigger to intimidate other animals. Even more intriguingly, female lions may prefer males with thicker manes – making them more attractive mates.

6) A lion can run up to 50 mph

Lions are fast, able to reach speeds of up to 50 mph. This impressive speed helps them catch their prey and escape potential danger. They can cover a distance of 30 feet in a single leap. They can also jump up to 10 feet high. Impressive! They can reach a sprinting speed of 30 mph. When they do so, they can outrun most other animals on the savannah. Lions communicate through various calls like roars and growls. These calls help lions maintain contact between members of the pride or mark territory boundaries. They even use scent to mark areas they want to claim. Cubs are born blind, but they open their eyes after two weeks and start walking at three weeks old. Mothers teach them how to hunt when they’re around 6 months old, but the cubs don’t usually start hunting on their own until they’re a year old. Even after that, mothers will still provide food for their cubs until they’re fully independent at two years old. Lions have an amazing sense of hearing that allows them to detect even the slightest sound from as far away as five miles! Their eyesight is just as impressive—they can see eight times better than humans at night.