Lions
Written by Karen Cox
Photography by Arno Meintjes
A female lion is called a lioness.
A baby lion is called a cub.
The lioness takes care of the cubs.
Lion cubs like to play.
Male lions have a mane. Female lions
do not.
Most lions live in a group called a
pride.
Lionesses hunt in a group and catch
prey for the pride.
Lions have long sharp teeth. They
have strong jaws and powerful legs.
Lions rest most of the day.
(20 hours per day)
Lions show affection by rubbing their heads
against another’s head, face, or neck.
Lions make sounds by roaring, snarling,
purring, meowing, coughing, and woofing.