African Lion

Hello. I am a big and strong African Lion. I have a super loud ROAR that everyone can hear from far, far away. It is a big sound that tells everyone I am here. I do not live in a jungle with lots of dark trees. My home is on the big, sunny grasslands called the savanna. The savanna is my favorite place to play because there is so much room to run and have fun under the warm sun.

I live with my big family, which is called a pride. A pride of lions consists of related females (mothers, daughters, sisters), their offspring, and a coalition of males. I love to tumble and pounce with my cousins all day long. My fur is a sandy color, which is like a secret costume. It helps me hide in the tall grass when we play hide-and-seek. It is so much fun to blend in. The lionesses in my family are amazing hunters. They are the ones who bring yummy food for our whole family to eat.

I have a very important job on the savanna. I am a big predator, and I help keep everything balanced. By hunting, I help make sure there are not too many animals that eat all the grass. This keeps the grasslands healthy for everyone who lives here, but resource availability can fluctuate due to environmental and human factors. I am proud that I get to help take care of my beautiful home and all the other animals that live here with me. It feels good to be the king of the savanna.