Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus) is a majestic mammal native to the forests and grasslands of Southeast Asia. It's the largest land mammal on the Asian continent and is distinguishable from its African cousin by its smaller size, smaller ears, and the convex or level back. Asian elephants play a crucial role in their ecosystems by facilitating forest regeneration through seed dispersal.
Classification of the Asian Elephant:
The main differences between a Leopard (1st pic) and a Jaguar (2nd pic) are:
Looks:
Habitat:
The median lifespan of a cheetah in the wild is about 12 years.
The weight (mass) of a cheetah is 21 to 72 kg (46 to 159 pounds) (Adult).
Lion (Panthera leo) is a large cat, carnivore and an apex predator in the family Felidae.
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Felidae
Genus: Panthera
Species: leo
A lion usually consumes 9 kg (20 pounds) of meat each day, although some can consume up to 45.4 kg (100 pounds) in one day.
Lionesses sneak away from their pride after a four-month gestation period. They usually give brith to a litter of two to six cubs.
The weight of a new born cub is approx 3 pounds and they have a yellowish-brown coat and distinct spots or stripes. Cubs are kept away from the rest of the pride until they gain enough strength. It may take four to six weeks.
A Lion Pride may consist of 3 to 30 lions, depending on the location and the habitat.
Lions have a lifespan of about 15 years in the wild and up to 30 years in zoos.
Lions are apex predators, which means that they are carnivores. They hunt other animals and also scavange or steal prey from other predators like leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, or wild dogs.
Their diet includes:
Antelopes, Elephants, Rhinos, Rodents, Reptiles, Insects, Crocodiles, Birds and other animals.
