1- Lions are the only social cats, living in groups called prides.
2- Lion is known as the king of beasts for his bravery and fighting skills!
3- The lion has the smallest heart of all beasts of prey.
4- The sense of smell of a lion is so sharp that it can not only tell if prey is nearby, but also ascertain how long ago it was in the area
5- After eating, a thirsty lion may drink for as long as 20 minutes.
6- Lions in the wild live for around 12 years.
7- Female lions do most of the hunting.
8- Lion cubs are born with grayish spots that fade by the time they are 3 months old.
9- A lion's roar can be heard up to 5 miles away.
10- Lions spend most of their day resting as they hunt during the night hours until dawn.
11- The heaviest lion on record weighed an amazing 375 kg (826 lb)