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Life Cycle of Horses and Lions

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What is the term for the process of a horse growing and changing from birth to an older adult horse?

Life cycle

At what age does a horse typically become an adult?

Four years old

What is the term for a baby lion?

Cub

How old are lions when they are fully grown?

Six years old

What is the term for a baby tiger?

Cub

How long does it take for tiger cubs to grow into young tigers and go out on their own?

Between 17 months and two years

What is the process called when a female crocodile lays her eggs in a hole she makes along a riverbed or shoreline?

Nesting

How many species of crocodiles are found around the world?

14

What is the term for a group of living things that can make more of itself?

Species

How long before mating does a female crocodile lay her eggs?

Two months

How many eggs do Nile crocodiles typically lay?

Between 25 and 80

Why do male crocodiles splash, grunt, growl, and slap their snouts against the water?

To attract a mate

How long do young crocodiles rely on their mother for protection and care?

Nearly two years

What is unique about the way crocodile parents care for their young?

They guard the eggs for three months

How long can a crocodile's life cycle last?

Up to 60 years

What is the primary difference between baby crocodiles and adult crocodiles?

Size

What do mother monkeys teach their babies during the babyhood stage?

Socialization skills

How long does the gestation period of a monkey last?

Four to eight months

When do monkeys typically start looking for mates?

Between four to eight years old

What is the definition of a life cycle?

The changes in life of any living thing

What is the first stage of a monkey's life cycle?

In its mother's womb

What is the purpose of a hen sitting on an egg?

To keep the egg warm

What is a young chick called before it starts laying eggs?

A pullet

How many eggs can some hens lay in one year?

Over 200 eggs

What is the longest a hen can live?

Up to 25 years or more

Why do hens breed with roosters in the spring and summer months?

Because of the long stretches of daylight

What is a baby cheetah called?

A cub

How fast can an adult cheetah run?

Up to 70 miles per hour

How much does a new-born cheetah cub weigh?

Around 5-10 ounces

What do baby chicks look like when they first hatch?

They are covered in down

How many cubs are usually born at a time?

Three to five

What is the purpose of the mantle on a cheetah cub's back?

To shield them from bad weather and camouflage them in the grass

How long do cheetah cubs drink their mother's milk?

Six to eight weeks

What do cheetah cubs practice during play?

Sneaking, chasing, and tackling

When do cheetah cubs start chasing and killing their own prey?

At eight months old

Why can cheetahs run so fast?

All of the above

How far can a cheetah run in one stride?

20 to 25 feet

How long can a cheetah maintain its top speed?

For a few seconds

What is special about a cheetah's nostrils?

They are very large

What do cheetahs use to practice killing before hunting on their own?

Live, wounded animals

What is the age when a horse becomes an adult?

Four years old

What is unique about lions' life cycles?

Their life cycles are very short

What is the term for a group of lions?

Pride

What is the first stage of a tiger's life cycle?

Cub

What do mother crocodiles do for their babies?

Nurture and care for them

What is the term for the process of a female crocodile laying her eggs in a hole?

Nesting

How many species of crocodiles are found around the world?

14

What is the term for a group of living things that can make more of itself?

Species

At what age do tiger cubs stop drinking their mother's milk?

Between 17 months and 2 years old

What is the life cycle of an animal?

The process of growing and changing from birth to an older adult

What is the primary purpose of a hen sitting on her eggs?

To keep the eggs warm, helping the embryo to develop

How long does it take for a baby hen to develop its feathers?

One to two months

What is the term for a young chick before it starts laying eggs?

Pullet

How many eggs can some hens lay in one year?

Over 200

What is the longest a hen can live?

25 years or more

Why do hens breed with roosters in the spring and summer months?

Because of the long stretches of daylight

What is the life cycle of a monkey?

Gestation, babyhood, adulthood

How long does the gestation period of a monkey last?

Not mentioned in the text

What do mother monkeys teach their babies during the babyhood stage?

Not mentioned in the text

How fast can an adult cheetah run?

Up to 70 miles per hour

What is the primary role of a male crocodile during the egg-laying process?

Protecting the female and her eggs from predators

What is the approximate length of a baby crocodile at birth?

12 inches

How often can a female crocodile go through the nesting process in her lifetime?

Up to 45 times

What is the main difference between a baby monkey and an adult monkey?

Their size

During which stage of a monkey's life cycle does it learn socialization skills from its mother?

Babyhood

How long can a crocodile's life cycle last?

Up to 60 years

What is the term for the changes in life of any living thing?

Life cycle

How do male crocodiles attract females?

By splashing, grunting, growling, and slapping their snouts against the water

What is the purpose of a mother crocodile carrying her babies in her mouth to the water?

To protect them from predators

How long do young crocodiles rely on their mother for protection and care?

For nearly two years

What is the typical number of cubs born to a cheetah at a time?

Three to five

What is the purpose of the mantle on a cheetah cub's back?

To help them blend in with their surroundings

How long do cheetah cubs drink their mother's milk?

Six to eight weeks

What do cheetah cubs practice during play?

Skills they will need to hunt and kill dinner

At what age do cheetah cubs start to chase and kill their own prey?

Eight months

What is special about a cheetah's heart?

It is very powerful

How far can a cheetah run in one stride?

Twenty to twenty-five feet

What is unique about the way a cheetah accelerates?

It accelerates rapidly

What do cheetahs use to practice killing before hunting on their own?

Wounded animals

At what age do cheetah cubs typically leave their mother and go out on their own?

Fifteen to twenty-four months

Study Notes

Life Cycle of a Horse

  • A foal is a baby horse, and at one year old, it becomes a yearling.
  • At two years old, a male horse becomes a colt, and a female horse becomes a filly.
  • Horses become adult at four years old and typically live for around 25 years.

Life Cycle of a Lion

  • Lion cubs learn to walk, join the pride, become sexually mature, and become fully grown adult lions all under the age of six years old.

Life Cycle of a Tiger

  • Tigers have different stages of life, from newborn cubs to adult tigers.
  • Newborn cubs are small and helpless, and their mothers teach them how to hunt for food.
  • Between 17 months and two years, the cubs grow into young tigers and go out on their own.

Life Cycle of a Crocodile

  • Female crocodiles lay eggs in a hole along a riverbed or shoreline, and the number of eggs varies depending on the species.
  • There are 14 species of crocodiles, and they care for their babies before and after birth.
  • Young crocodiles live under the safeguard of their mother for nearly two years, learning to hunt and care for themselves.
  • As they grow older, they continue to grow about one foot every year, develop up to 60 sharp teeth, and seek out mates to make more of their own species.

Life Cycle of a Monkey

  • The life cycle of a monkey begins in its mother's womb, where it develops its body parts during the gestation period.
  • The monkey then goes through the stages of babyhood, where it learns through observation and socialization with its mother.
  • Finally, it reaches adulthood, where it starts looking for a mate and begins the process of developing a new baby monkey.
  • The life cycle of a monkey can last anywhere from 10 to 50 years, depending on the type of monkey.

Life Cycle of a Hen

  • Hens begin their lives inside eggshells, and it takes about three weeks for the baby to hatch.
  • Baby hens, or pullets, spend about six months developing their feathers and eating plants and animals.
  • Once they start laying eggs, they are considered full-grown hens.
  • A hen's lifespan can vary depending on where it lives, ranging from 2 to 25 years or more.

Life Cycle of a Cheetah

  • Cheetah cubs are born with spots, but they are close together, making their fur a darker, ash gray color.
  • They have a silvery strip of fur called a mantle that helps camouflage them in the grass.
  • Mother cheetahs protect their cubs by moving them around to different places after a few days.
  • Cheetah cubs learn to hunt through playing with each other and practicing killing wounded animals.
  • They leave their mother and go out on their own to take care of themselves when they are between 15 and 24 months old.

Cheetah Speed

  • Cheetahs are the fastest land mammals on Earth, able to run from zero to 60 miles per hour in just three seconds.
  • They have special adaptations, such as wide nostrils, large lungs, a powerful heart, and large arteries, that allow them to achieve these fast speeds.
  • Cheetahs can only run this fast for about 30 seconds before getting tired out.

Life Cycle of a Horse

  • A foal is a baby horse, and at one year old, it becomes a yearling.
  • At two years old, a male horse becomes a colt, and a female horse becomes a filly.
  • Horses become adult at four years old and typically live for around 25 years.

Life Cycle of a Lion

  • Lion cubs learn to walk, join the pride, become sexually mature, and become fully grown adult lions all under the age of six years old.

Life Cycle of a Tiger

  • Tigers have different stages of life, from newborn cubs to adult tigers.
  • Newborn cubs are small and helpless, and their mothers teach them how to hunt for food.
  • Between 17 months and two years, the cubs grow into young tigers and go out on their own.

Life Cycle of a Crocodile

  • Female crocodiles lay eggs in a hole along a riverbed or shoreline, and the number of eggs varies depending on the species.
  • There are 14 species of crocodiles, and they care for their babies before and after birth.
  • Young crocodiles live under the safeguard of their mother for nearly two years, learning to hunt and care for themselves.
  • As they grow older, they continue to grow about one foot every year, develop up to 60 sharp teeth, and seek out mates to make more of their own species.

Life Cycle of a Monkey

  • The life cycle of a monkey begins in its mother's womb, where it develops its body parts during the gestation period.
  • The monkey then goes through the stages of babyhood, where it learns through observation and socialization with its mother.
  • Finally, it reaches adulthood, where it starts looking for a mate and begins the process of developing a new baby monkey.
  • The life cycle of a monkey can last anywhere from 10 to 50 years, depending on the type of monkey.

Life Cycle of a Hen

  • Hens begin their lives inside eggshells, and it takes about three weeks for the baby to hatch.
  • Baby hens, or pullets, spend about six months developing their feathers and eating plants and animals.
  • Once they start laying eggs, they are considered full-grown hens.
  • A hen's lifespan can vary depending on where it lives, ranging from 2 to 25 years or more.

Life Cycle of a Cheetah

  • Cheetah cubs are born with spots, but they are close together, making their fur a darker, ash gray color.
  • They have a silvery strip of fur called a mantle that helps camouflage them in the grass.
  • Mother cheetahs protect their cubs by moving them around to different places after a few days.
  • Cheetah cubs learn to hunt through playing with each other and practicing killing wounded animals.
  • They leave their mother and go out on their own to take care of themselves when they are between 15 and 24 months old.

Cheetah Speed

  • Cheetahs are the fastest land mammals on Earth, able to run from zero to 60 miles per hour in just three seconds.
  • They have special adaptations, such as wide nostrils, large lungs, a powerful heart, and large arteries, that allow them to achieve these fast speeds.
  • Cheetahs can only run this fast for about 30 seconds before getting tired out.

Learn about the life cycle of horses and lions, from birth to adulthood. Understand the different stages of development and their lifespans.

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