The King Of The Jungle
by Naomie and Melissa
African Lions
2nd place!
Lions are the second largest living cat after the tiger!
http://www.save-wildlife.com/en/our-work/save-african-animals/lions
We are family!
Lions live in large family units called prides.
http://www.save-wildlife.com/en/our-work/save-african-animals/lions
Why does the king have a mane?
One theory is that the mane protects lions from being bitten and clawed. But studies have improved and now field biologist think that the lion's mane gives a stronger look to the lion.
http://www.lionaid.org/faqs_lions/why-do-male-lions-have-manes-no-other-species-of-large-or-small-cats-have-these.htm and Ganeri, Anita, Clare Oliver, and Denny Robson. Questions and Answers Wild Wild World. Bath: Parragon, 2005. Print
The king is losing the throne
The king needs a castle
In the past 20 years,1994 half of the lions population has shrunk and continues to shrink today. This is because of lion hunters and dangerous geographic structures. If we put them In a zoo they will have a safe place to stay.
http://www.bronxzoo.com/animals-and-exhibits/animals/mammals/lion.aspx
Extra! Extra! Royalty is being breeded to be killed.
The prince and princess' in danger
Royalty needs you!
Helping the king!
The king has a book!
The lion is losing their habitat because of new farms and mines. Also, lions are dying and being killed during the process.
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The king loves everyone
The king wants a hug!
The king's famous friends!
7, 6' retired Houston Rockets player Yao Ming, thought that lions were always hunters and never the victims, but in his visit to Africa, his guider Peter Knights, told him that they are no harm if you don't bother them. Now, Yao supports all animal life, including lions!