King Of The Jungle is a photograph by Deena Stoddard which was uploaded on October 5th, 2013.
King Of The Jungle
Lions are the only cats that live in groups, which are called prides. Prides are family units that may include up to three males, a dozen or so... more
Title
King Of The Jungle
Artist
Deena Stoddard
Medium
Photograph - Digital Art
Description
Lions are the only cats that live in groups, which are called prides. Prides are family units that may include up to three males, a dozen or so females, and their young. All of a pride's lionesses are related, and female cubs typically stay with the group as they age. Young males eventually leave and establish their own prides by taking over a group headed by another male.
Males defend the pride's territory, which may include some 100 square miles (259 square kilometers) of grasslands, scrub, or open woodlands. These intimidating animals mark the area with urine, roar menacingly to warn intruders, and chase off animals that encroach on their turf.
After the hunt, the group effort often degenerates to squabbling over the sharing of the kill, with cubs at the bottom of the pecking order. Young lions do not help to hunt until they are about a year old. Lions will hunt alone if the opportunity presents itself, and they also steal kills from hyenas or wild dogs.
Lions have been celebrated throughout history for their courage and strength. They once roamed most of Africa and parts of Asia and Europe. Today they are found only in parts of sub-Saharan Africa, except for one very small population of Asian lions that survives in India's Gir Forest.
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October 5th, 2013
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Comments (13)
Joyce Dickens
Awesome results Deena; the posterized effect works very well on this majestic lion :-)
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