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L IONS
by Lucy Floyd
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Lions are very big cats.
People who write about lions
call them the “king of beasts.”
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The female lion is called a
lioness. The male has a mane
around its cheeks and neck.
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Lions are seen in places
like this. They do not like to
be near lots of trees. Lions
need room to move around.
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Lions also need to be where
they can find meat to eat.
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Lions hunt for meat. They
seek out other animals. They
eat anything they can catch.
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Lions have sharp teeth.
They need those sharp teeth
to catch animals. They also
need them to eat the meat.
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Back from a hunt, lions
greet each other. They rub
their cheeks together. Lions
seem to like each other!
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Lions live together in
groups called prides. Each
pride has a place to live.
Other lions are kept out.
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Female lions are the real
hunters in the pride. They see
and hear well. Their speed
helps them be good hunters.
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Male lions have the job of
keeping animals away. Other
animals could take meat the
pride needs.
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Young lions are called cubs.
A cub cannot see at first. The
lioness spends a great deal of
time near her cubs.
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This cub needed to be
moved. It’s too weak to walk
so the lioness moves her cub.
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Cubs seem to be very
hungry. They feed only on
milk when they are little. In
about six weeks, they should
be eating meat.
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Cubs like to play. This
teaches them skills they need.
The lioness teaches them, too.
They will soon know how
to hunt.
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The king and queen of
beasts are very big cats.
They also are very beautiful.
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Think and Respond
1 What is a female lion called?
2 How do lions get food?
3 What is a group of lions living
together called?
4 How do lions work together?
5 What do you think is the most
important job in the lion community?
Explain.
Label a Lion Draw a picture of a lion. Label
different body parts.
School-Home Connection Discuss where
lions live in the wild. Use a map or globe to
find Africa.
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