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Male lions have impressive ______ that encircle their heads.
Male lions have impressive ______ that encircle their heads.
manes
Asiatic lions are a ______ of African lion, but only a small population remains in India's Gir Forest.
Asiatic lions are a ______ of African lion, but only a small population remains in India's Gir Forest.
subspecies
African lions are ______ to extinction and face many threats, most of which are caused by humans.
African lions are ______ to extinction and face many threats, most of which are caused by humans.
vulnerable
Loss of prey across the lion's range, such as the hunting of large ______, is a major contributor to the conflict between lions and humans.
Loss of prey across the lion's range, such as the hunting of large ______, is a major contributor to the conflict between lions and humans.
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African lions are the ______ largest cat species, only surpassed by tigers.
African lions are the ______ largest cat species, only surpassed by tigers.
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Study Notes
- African lions are the second largest cat species, only surpassed by tigers.
- Male lions have impressive manes that encircle their heads.
- Asiatic lions are a subspecies of African lion, but only a small population remains in India's Gir Forest.
- African lions are vulnerable to extinction and face many threats, most of which are caused by humans.
- The role of trophy hunting in the decline of the African lion population is a contentious issue.
- Loss of prey across the lion's range, such as the hunting of large herbivores, is a major contributor to the conflict between lions and humans.
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Test your knowledge about the conservation challenges facing African lions, including threats from human activities and habitat loss. Learn about the role of trophy hunting and the decline of prey in the conflict between lions and humans.
