The Lion Research Paper

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Loyal Loud Lions- A sneaky and scary Mammal!
What is brown and tan, loves to sleep, and is one of the most feared exhibits at most zoos? Lions, sneaky mammals, are one of the most feared animals at the zoo. The diet makes the lion species unique from other creatures. There are many other interesting physical appearances about the lion as well. These sort of speedy mammal comes in small species numbers. The ability to have once lived in North America is another important feature to the lion species. Because lion habitats vary from the African savannah to the Rocky Mountains, they live in a variety of regions. Although the habitat for a lion is important, its ancestors are also important to its looks and actions. Interesting and feared, the lion's diet, physical appearance, variety of …show more content…

The lions ancestors are North American lions. Others include European Cave lions as well as Roman lions. North American lions were around 8000 years ago as well as European Cave lions(Lions 3). North American lions were said to be a lot bigger that today's lions and a lot stronger to. European Cave lions get their name from where their bones were found. The bones were found in caves said to be inhabited by early people 8000 years ago. North American lions bones were found in North America(Wexo 8). Indian lions- lived in Indian forests. European Cave lions and Indian lions are both extinct(Lions 1). Lions get their muscular looks from the North American lions They also get their strength from them as well(Wexo 4). A few things that the lions ancestors had, the lions today. Some lions even eat wood, I do not think the lions ancestors ate wood or even porcupines( Johnson 8). Lions mostly eat meat and they get that from their ancestors, but sometimes they don't even act like a lion(Wexo 7). Although the habitat is important, their ancestors play a big role in their actions and