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10 interesting facts about African lions

If you’ve ever read the picture book, The Lion Inside, by Rachel Bright and Jim Field, you’ll already know some things about lions. Here are some fascinating facts about lions.

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The different meanings of a lion’s roar

Lions are known for their social nature and mighty roar. Let’s explore the different meanings of these impressive vocalisations.

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What a lion's mane says about them

Adult male lions are instantly recognisable thanks to their golden coats and thick manes. Let’s take a look at its significance.

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LION LIFE: KEEPING THE PRIDE TOGETHER

Lions are big, bold and beautiful creatures that live in groups called prides. They eat together, sleep together and protect each other – they’re a proper team.

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A Day in the Life of a Lion

Rachel Bright and Jim Field’s The Lion Inside story is great fun to read, telling the tale of a mouse who wants to find his roar. Here, we explore what real lions do with their day.

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Countries with lions as a national emblem

If you’ve read the book The Lion Inside, you’ll know that the lion in the story commands respect and admiration from all the other animals. Let’s take a look at some of the nations that have adopted lions to represent them.

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Why do lions sleep so much?

If you’ve ever been to a wildlife park or big cat sanctuary, you may have wandered past the lion enclosure only to find the inhabitants fast asleep. Here, we investigate why lions sleep so much.

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Lion pride explained

When bedtime rolls around, kids love nothing better than to snuggle up with a story before they go to sleep. Here, we explain why lions live in prides and investigate how the dynamics of these social groups work.

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Lion cubs: Growing up in the wild

Lions are one of the world’s favourite big cats: proud, majestic creatures that dominate the savannah. Let’s take a look at what life is like for lion cubs growing up in the wild.

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How can we protect lions and their habitats?

Roaming the grasslands, savannahs and open woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa, lions are one of the most intriguing and majestic big cats. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the threats they face and how they are being protected.

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