Overview

An introduction to the lion, one of the Big Five wild animals. This book looks at the lion's family life and territory, its daily activities and its physical characteristics. The book also talks about the conservation of lions. The book was written by a qualified South African Nature Conservationist and gives details on the following: quick facts; meet the lion; family life; living in territories; working together; marking a territory; food and water; hunting; king of the kill; teeth roaring; manes; sleeping; claws and tracks; mating; flehmen; giving birth; breeding together; "follow me" signs; king of the bush; endangered lions; conservation. This book contains a Glossary and an Index. The Big 5 and other wild animals series is a set of 10 books about wild animals, including the Big Five, which are the lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino. Each book looks at the animal's family life, territory, daily activities and physical characteristics. All the books discuss conservation. Follow our Facebook page for the latest news and updates on this and other series.