The World of Lions Quiz

• Lions are one of Africa’s most recognizable animals and for good reason: more than any other animal in the African wilderness, lions signify courage, strength, and power.

• Lions can go up to four days without drinking water, but if available, they will drink water every day. Lions do need to eat every day. Adult female lions need to eat about 11 pounds of meat each day, while adult males eat 16 pounds or more every day.

• Lions are social animals and live in groups called prides. Prides usually consist of related females and their offspring. The typical pride consists of ten to fifteen lions, with several adult females, their cubs and up to four males.

• Lions communicate in different ways, using sounds like roars, growls, moans, and grunts. They also leave scent markings and through visual signals, such as the darkness of the mane.

• Lions are superb hunters and hunt by ambush. They fan out, forming a semicircle, with the smaller lionesses herding the prey towards the center. A lion’s vision is roughly six times more sensitive to light than humans, giving them a distinct advantage when hunting at night. Lions can also reach speeds of up to 50 miles per hour in short bursts and can jump up to 36 feet.

• Lions are the second largest cat on Earth and can weigh up to 550 pounds.

• Lions are social animals and live in prides.

• Male lions can grow up to 10 feet in length and weigh up to 550 pounds, while female lions can grow to a length of 9 feet and weigh up to 390 pounds.

• Lions used to exist in Europe and were once found in most of Greece, Bulgaria, and their neighboring countries.

• Today, the only country outside of Africa that has wild lions is India.

• Lions are under threat and three-quarters of African lion populations are in decline.

• Lions are one of the most endangered big cats in the world, with a population decline of over 40% in the last 30 years.

• The main threats to lions are loss of territory, lion/human conflict, and trophy hunting.

• By booking with Lion World Travel, you can help support lion conservation in Africa.

Test your knowledge about the majestic lions with this quiz. Learn about their behaviors, habitats, and the threats they face in the wild.