Lion Big Cat Plush Toys
Discover Lion stuffed animals, facts and information at the Animals N More Zoo.
We have quite a pride of lion stuffed animals here. In this picture (above) there are many lion stuffed animals. They include: Ganz Heritage Collection lion stuffed animal (top left), Wild Republic Cuddlekins Lion stuffed animal that is at center, a Zoo Animal Lion from Ganz, a Lion Magnet Mate, and a Bendable Lion Magnet Mate also by Ganz, an Ibis and Orchid Night Light, two Webkinz Lions, a Unipak Zoo Backpack that includes a little lion and many others.
Some of these, and possibly others, you can buy from our sponsor: Jeannie's Cottage Gift Shop.
Lions are among
the most impressive carnivorous mammals and attract much attention in zoos. They reach maturity at 5 or 6 years. The mane of the males appears at about 1-1/2 years. Zoo animal manes are bushier than those in the wild since they are not torn by the brush. Nubian lions don't have manes.
Lions breed in captivity, producing cubs with spots that usually disappear in about 6 months. Lions are considered old at around the age of 10. In captivity, however, they have lived for more than 25 years.
Lions hunt and travel in groups called prides. They live in much of Africa and at one time also from Greece to India. Now there are only a few lions in India. Lions prefer the open, grassy plains and avoid dense, tropical forests. They prey mainly on hoofed mammals such as zebras, wildebeests, antelopes, even buffaloes. In hunting, they charge their prey but do not pursue for a long time if they don't make the kill.
Adult males weigh about 425 pounds. Females are smaller, weighing about 250 pounds.
