Statements (116)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Lion
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| gptkbp:aroma |
gptkb:Yes
Strong sense of smell to establish territory |
| gptkbp:behavior |
Playful
playful with cubs |
| gptkbp:breeding_season |
year-round but peaks during rainy season
|
| gptkbp:characteristics |
shorter and lighter than males
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| gptkbp:climate_adaptation |
adapted to warm climates
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| gptkbp:color |
Tawny
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| gptkbp:communication |
Roaring
roaring and growling |
| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
protected in many reserves
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| gptkbp:conservation_status |
Vulnerable
vulnerable |
| gptkbp:cubs_mortality_causes |
predation and starvation
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| gptkbp:cubs_play |
important for social skills
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| gptkbp:cubs_recognition |
recognize mothers by scent and sound
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Symbol of strength
Featured in mythology Represented in art symbol of strength and family |
| gptkbp:death |
about 50% in the wild
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| gptkbp:diet |
gptkb:carnivore
Herbivores |
| gptkbp:ecological_role |
top predators
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| gptkbp:famous_pride |
The Breakaway Pride
The Marsh Pride The River Pride The Sparta Pride The Troupe Pride |
| gptkbp:genetic_diversity |
lower than males
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| gptkbp:gestation_period |
110 days
approximately 110 days |
| gptkbp:group_size |
Up to 30 individuals
often 2 to 4 lionesses typically 2 to 18 individuals |
| gptkbp:habitat |
Grasslands
savannas use bushes and trees for cover |
| gptkbp:habitat_range |
gptkb:sub-Saharan_Africa
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| gptkbp:health_issues |
disease and injury from hunting
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Lionesses
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| gptkbp:human_interaction |
play a key role in pride dynamics
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| gptkbp:hunting_success_factors |
cooperation and stealth
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| gptkbp:hunting_technique |
gptkb:cooperative
cooperative hunting ambush and chase improves with experience mostly at night or early morning Mainly at night higher in groups |
| gptkbp:independence |
2 years
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| gptkbp:interaction_with_males |
mating and territory defense
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| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Pride_Month
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| gptkbp:known_for |
hunting in groups
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| gptkbp:life_expectancy_in_wild |
around 10 years
|
| gptkbp:lifespan |
10 to 15 years
up to 20 years 10 to 15 years in the wild |
| gptkbp:litter_size |
1 to 4
average 3 cubs |
| gptkbp:mating_system |
Polygynous
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| gptkbp:members |
form strong bonds within pride
|
| gptkbp:mlbteams |
around 2 years old
Shared among pride dependent on mothers for food and protection learn to hunt by watching adults nurtured by all females in pride rapid in the first few months usually 2 to 4 per litter |
| gptkbp:mouth |
Carnassial teeth
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Lion
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| gptkbp:predators |
gptkb:humans
Retractable none as adults |
| gptkbp:prey |
gptkb:Buffalo
gptkb:Zebras Antelopes Wildebeests zebras, wildebeests, and antelopes |
| gptkbp:pride_leadership |
often led by the oldest female.
|
| gptkbp:pride_size_variation |
depends on food availability
|
| gptkbp:reproduction |
give birth to cubs
|
| gptkbp:role_in_pride |
primary hunters
Hunting and nurturing cubs |
| gptkbp:social_behavior |
Grooming
grooming each other |
| gptkbp:social_learning |
cubs learn from mothers
|
| gptkbp:social_structure |
gptkb:Yes
Matriarchal matriarchal based on age and experience critical for survival and success females often dominate males |
| gptkbp:sound |
Acute hearing
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| gptkbp:strength |
strong and agile
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| gptkbp:style_of_play |
important for cub development
|
| gptkbp:subspecies |
gptkb:Panthera_leo_leo
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| gptkbp:team |
cooperative care of young
|
| gptkbp:territorial_behavior |
Defend territory
defend territory from intruders |
| gptkbp:territory |
shared with pride
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| gptkbp:threats |
Habitat loss
Poaching habitat loss and poaching Human-wildlife conflict |
| gptkbp:vision |
Excellent night vision
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| gptkbp:vocalization |
used for communication within pride
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| gptkbp:water_source |
drink from rivers and lakes
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| gptkbp:weaning_age |
6 to 7 months
around 6 months old |
| gptkbp:weight |
120 to 182 pounds
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_England_national_women's_e_Football_team
gptkb:The_England_Women |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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