Sunday, April 15, 2012

Lion - Singa

King of the beast.

Common name: Lion, Singa.
Scientific name: Panthera leo.

Lion is second largest cat after the Tiger. Some males can exceed 250kg in weight, lions are among the living predator in Africa and Asia. Today, they are also categorized as an endangered species.

Most of the males have mane that can make them look bigger and protect their throat from the claws and teeth of other males.

Male lion can spends 22 hours from their day for resting and sleeping!