Interesting facts about lions

Male lions begin to grow their manes at about
18 months old. It continues to grow until they are 5. 

The Barbary lion and Cape lion, both subspecies of
the African Lion, are extinct. 

The Swahili word for lion is simba. It also means king, strong, and aggressive. 

Lionesses are more agile and faster than male lions.
Both male and female lions roar. 

Lions lie around for 21 hours a day.

Lions can go 5 to 6 days without drinking water.

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