In this post, the topic is: 10 awesome reasons why the lion rocks.

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1. African lions are excellent climbers.

Did you know african lions are excellent climbers?

Even though lions are very big and heavy creatures, lions are excellent climbers. Isn’t that amazing?

Now, why are african lions excellent climbers?

The reason why lions are excellent climbers is because they have retractable claws. I know that is big grammar so what I mean is that they have claws that go in and out and they’re sharp too. So that enables them to climb.

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2. African lions hunt during storms.

Did you know african lions hunt during storms?

Even though it is very dark during storms, lions hunt during storms. Isn’t that amazing?

Now, why do african lions hunt during storms?

The reason lions hunt during storms is because they are nocturnal (they can see in the dark) creatures and it is hard for the animals they eat to see the lions hunt during a storm.

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3. African lions are apex predators.

Did you know african lions are apex predators?

They might be smaller than other animals like rhinos or hippos but lions are apex (animals that are not eaten) predators. Isn’t that amazing?

Now, why are african lions apex predators?

The reason why lions are apex animals is because they live and hunt in groups, also called a pride. All the members are strong, which is why they can overcome bigger animals.

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4. African lions are the most social cats on the planet.

Did you know african lions are the most social big cats in the world?

Even though many wild cats are solitary(live and hunt alone), lions are the most social creatures in the world. Isn’t that amazing?

Now, why are african lions the most social big cats in the world?

The reason why lions are the most social big cats in the world is mainly because of what they eat. Their prey is usually powerful, so lions live in prides to be able to kill strong animals.

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5. African lions sleep for 20-24 hours a day.

Did you know african lions sleep for 20-24 hours a day?

Even though they kill and eat lots of animals, they sleep longer than any animal in the world. Isn’t that amazing?

Now, why do african lions sleep for 20-24 hours a day?

Lions sleep for up to 20-24 hours a day because their home is hot, and hunting big prey requires a lot of energy.

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6. African lions are the second strongest cats on the planet.

Did you know african lions are the second strongest cats on the planet?

Even though lions hunt in groups, just one lion can defeat many different animals. Isn’t that amazing?

Now, why are african lions the second strongest cats on the planet?

The reason why lions are so strong is because they work on their strength from childhood. They also have a 650 to 1000 bite force(strength of an animal’s bite) and their paw swipe contains 1,300 pounds of pressure. They are only weaker than tigers.

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7. African lions have the ability to kill pythons but do it when desperate.

Did you know that african lions have the ability to kill pythons but do it when desperate?

Even though many animals stay away from pythons, which are the largest snakes in terms of length, lions can kill adult pythons if desperate. Isn’t that amazing?

Now, why do african lions have the ability to kill pythons but do it when desperate?

The reason why lions can kill adult pythons if desperate is because as animals, they need food to survive. If their is enough prey the lion won’t fight a python but if there is no prey, lions won’t have a chance but to kill a python even though the lion’s diet is made up of mammals and pythons are constricting reptiles.

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8. African lions are big eaters.

Did you know african lions are big eaters?

Even though many animals eat big animals, lions are big eaters. Isn’t that amazing?

Now, why are african lions big eaters?

The reason why lions are big eaters is because they can eat animals up to 125 kilograms and that is up to half of its weight. Lions also eat all animals in its habitat.

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9. African lions can roar louder than any cat on the planet.

Did you know african lions can roar louder than any cat on the planet?

Even though some wild cats can roar, lions can roar louder than any cat. Isn’t that amazing?

Now, why can african lions roar louder than any cat on the planet?

The main reason why lions roar louder than any cat is because they need a loud roar to help other lost members to find its group.

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10. African lions are powerful swimmers but hate water.

Did you know african lions are powerful swimmers but hate water?

Of course, most big cats can swim, african lions are powerful swimmers but hate water. Isn’t that amazing?

Now, why are african lions powerful swimmers but hate water?

The reasons why lions can swim but don’t like water is because they have the strength to swim but will only approach water either to cool off or to get to the other side of a river.