African Lion

LjMaxx

African Lion

Interesting facts:

Type: Mammal
Diet: Carnivore
Size: Head and body, 4.5 to 6.5 ft (1.4 to 2 m); Tail, 26.25 to 39.5 in (67 to 100 cm)
Weight: 265 to 420 lbs (120 to 191 kg)
Group name: Pride
Protection status: Vulnerable
Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man:

Lions are the only cats that live in groups, which are called prides. Prides are family units that may include up to three males, a dozen or so females, and their young. All of a pride’s lionesses are related, and female cubs typically stay with the group as they age. Young males eventually leave and establish their own prides by taking over a group headed by another male.

Only male lions boast manes, the impressive fringe of long hair that encircles their heads. Males defend the pride’s territory, which may include some 100 square miles (259 square kilometers) of grasslands, scrub, or open woodlands. These intimidating animals mark the area with urine, roar menacingly to warn intruders, and chase off animals that encroach on their turf.

Female lions are the pride’s primary hunters. They often work together to prey upon antelopes, zebras, wildebeest, and other large animals of the open grasslands. Many of these animals are faster than lions, so teamwork pays off.

After the hunt, the group effort often degenerates to squabbling over the sharing of the kill, with cubs at the bottom of the pecking order. Young lions do not help to hunt until they are about a year old. Lions will hunt alone if the opportunity presents itself, and they also steal kills from hyenas or wild dogs.

Lions have been celebrated throughout history for their courage and strength. They once roamed most of Africa and parts of Asia and Europe. Today they are found only in parts of sub-Saharan Africa, except for one very small population of Asian lions that survives in India’s Gir Forest.

More interesting information on the Afrrican Lion can be found Here

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African Lion by LjMaxx
African Lion by LjMaxx
  • DevineDayDreams

    DevineDayDreams 28 days ago

    very beautiful LJ! love the deep colors!!!

  • LjMaxx replied 28 days ago

    Hi Miss Daisy… Thanks so much… I really appreciate your comments.. :)))

  • rodeorose

    rodeorose 28 days ago

    stunner!!!!

  • LjMaxx replied 28 days ago

    Hi R.R. Thanks so much~ His lady lion friend was watching me take his pictures.. I think it is her turn next time.. :)

  • JOHAN (photowalker) NIJENHUIS

    JOHAN (photowa... 28 days ago

    GREAT SHOT AND INFO ….....JOHAN

  • LjMaxx replied 28 days ago

    Hello Johan.. Many Thanks to you here~ :)

  • Jeffrey Palm

    Jeffrey Palm 28 days ago

    Wonderful capture, my sweet Lj!! Beauitfully done!

  • LjMaxx replied 28 days ago

    Thanks Jeff. I know you love the big cats.. I hope to go see some Tigers soon.. Mabie…............... ~:)))

  • kenspics

    kenspics 28 days ago

    Magnificent animal …and an equally magnificent photo linaji!!!!
    Can see why they are the KINGS of the animal world!!!

  • LjMaxx replied 28 days ago

    Hey there Ken.. Thanks! Hope all is going good for you… I need to catch up with all thats been going on here… Cya soon.. :)

  • Lynn Bawden

    Lynn Bawden 28 days ago

    Beautiful image! I love the colors, LJ~Lynn

  • LjMaxx replied 28 days ago

    Hi Lynn.. Hope all is well & good with you.. Thanks for cking out my Lion.. I saw him at the STL Zoo a ways back.. Him & his lady lion.. :)

  • Marvin Collins

    Marvin Collins 28 days ago

    This is beautiful LJ!!

  • LjMaxx replied 28 days ago

    Hi Marvin… Thanks.. Really appreciate that~ :)

  • RickF

    RickF 28 days ago

    Great capture!

  • LjMaxx replied 28 days ago

    Hi Rick.. Thanks.. I appreciate your time to comment on this too..

  • JenLand

    JenLand 28 days ago

    Very nice capture, like the lighting in this one. He’s quite a looker!

  • LjMaxx replied 28 days ago

    Hey Jenny.. Many Thanks! He is a looker indeed~ :)

  • sss526

    sss526 28 days ago

    Magnificent shot that only you could capture. But you have always been a lover of cats big and small. Looking forward to seeing more

  • deegarra

    deegarra 28 days ago

    instant fav. gorgeous shot

  • LjMaxx replied 28 days ago

    Thanks so much Dee.. I am glad you liked this… A simple pose.. Nothing ferocious or anything.. but he did seem happy and at ease there.. :)

  • foppe47

    foppe47 28 days ago

    Excellent texture and lighting!!!!
    Foppe

  • LjMaxx replied 28 days ago

    Thanks Foppe.. He is one handsome cat… :)

  • Kate Adams

    Kate Adams 28 days ago

    Stunning capture Lj!!!! you have captured that regal expression so well!!!

  • LjMaxx replied 28 days ago

    Your very kind Miss Kate..Many ThanKs to you~ :)

  • Yuri Lev

    Yuri Lev 28 days ago

    What a majestic portrait LJ! As a Leo I can appreciate it.

  • LjMaxx replied 28 days ago

    Thanks Y.. He actually had a look of contment in his eyes.. I looked up your interesting b-day facts.. Tell me if they resemble you for true..

    July 23 to August 22
    Traditional
    Leo Traits

    Generous and warmhearted
    Creative and enthusiastic
    Broad-minded and expansive
    Faithful and loving

    On the dark side….

    Pompous and patronizing
    Bossy and interfering
    Dogmatic and intolerant

  • autumngirl

    autumngirl 28 days ago

    Absolutely gorgeous shot of a truly gorgeous animal! Very well done, indeed! It was also nice to read the facts you presented….and I had no idea that their population was in such peril, numbers-wise….....that’s far beyond sad. I hope for better for them, for they’re magnificent animals!

  • LjMaxx replied 28 days ago

    Thanks so much A.G.. I know.. about the low numbers.. saddens me so too.. Shouldnt be this way.. It is us that are the most harmful of all the species that live on this earth think,...

  • Jeffrey Palm

    Jeffrey Palm 28 days ago

    Absolutely….i would love to see some from yoU!!!!

  • CanDuCreations

    CanDuCreations 28 days ago

    Beautiful, very well captured work LJ

  • LjMaxx replied 27 days ago

    Thank you Thea.. You are greatly appreciated!

  • MichaelTravis

    MichaelTravis 28 days ago

    Hi Lj…........Very nice documentary you have put together here.
    I like it very much. Wonderful job! MMMMMMMMMMWA! :)

  • Nancy Chambers

    Nancy Chambers 28 days ago

    11-4-09

  • LjMaxx replied 28 days ago

    Thank you so much for this feature Nancy.. I am very excited for it.. :)

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török 28 days ago

    Gorgeous caoture, dear Lj!

  • dc witmer

    dc witmer 27 days ago

    fantastic shot of a fantastic animal….and I’m not lion :)

  • LjMaxx replied 27 days ago

    Hi dc.. He made it easy for me.. He was wtrching his nearby lady friend when I came along.. The look on his face spoke volumes of his thoughts too.. I was so happy to see they had each other.. Many thanks to you for commenting on anything I post here.. Greatly appreciated and valued.. .. :)))

  • Yuri Lev

    Yuri Lev 27 days ago

    Dear LJ, Basically true…with shades of gray of course :-) . I’m a gemini rising, which makes for another kind of Leo.

  • UncaDeej

    UncaDeej 27 days ago

    You are good,well done….FAV….

  • LjMaxx replied 27 days ago

    Your very kind Unca.. Many Thanks to you here.. :)))

  • Keith Reesor

    Keith Reesor 27 days ago

    Fantastic work Lj!! :)

  • LjMaxx replied 27 days ago

    T.Y. Keith~ OOO

  • ABPhotoArt

    ABPhotoArt 27 days ago

    This is a terrific shot LJ.

  • LjMaxx replied 27 days ago

    Hello Al.. He had such a look of contentment on him.. I was glad to see that. Many Thanks.. :)))

  • Charlene Aycock IPA

    Charlene Aycoc... 27 days ago

    Beautiful portrait.

  • LjMaxx replied 27 days ago

    Thanks so much Charlene.. :)))

  • Cee Neuner

    Cee Neuner 27 days ago

    Congrats on your feature!!! So very well deserved!!!!

  • LjMaxx replied 27 days ago

    Your very kind Cee. Many Thanks to you too!

  • Edyta  Pelc

    Edyta Pelc 27 days ago

    Nice work!

  • LjMaxx replied 27 days ago

    Thanks for the visit and comment here Edyta.. Appreciated~ :)

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind 27 days ago

    hes so majestic ! beautiful capture!

  • LjMaxx replied 27 days ago

    Thanks Lu.. He is such a handsome boy~ :)))

  • Nancy Stafford

    Nancy Stafford 27 days ago


    Beautiful capture Lj

  • LjMaxx replied 27 days ago

    Hello Nancy. Thanks so much for the feature.. Hope all is well & good with you too.. Have yourself a great day~ :)

  • Anthony Hedger

    Anthony Hedger 27 days ago

    is this your little pudy cat? It is a beauty Lj x

  • LjMaxx replied 19 days ago

    Hello dear Anthony.. How r u this day? Thanks for cking out my little pudy cat.. Isnt he a sweetie.. look at that face… :)))))

  • Forfarlass

    Forfarlass 27 days ago

    Fantastic capture. He a beautiful beast. Congratulations on being featured.

  • LjMaxx replied 19 days ago

    Hello F.. Thanks so much for your kind comment.. I really appreciate it~ :)

  • cdudak

    cdudak 23 days ago

    Beautiful shot LJ of this handsome fellow.

  • LjMaxx replied 19 days ago

    Hi Kay.. Thanks so much here.. Hope all is well & good with you too. :) Lj

  • carlotta peacock

    carlotta peacock 19 days ago

    Just makes you wanna go up and wrap your arms around him, brilliant shot gorgeous xxxxxxxxxxx

  • LjMaxx replied 19 days ago

    I did wanna do that too C.. hahahaha.. He is a love.. so is his mate.. Thanks so much here.. :)

  • Anthony Hedger

    Anthony Hedger 19 days ago

    Sure is a true beauty Lj good to see you

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