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The lion is the second largest cat. |
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The lion is the only social cat and lives in family
groups called a "pride." The pride typically consists
of several females (often related), a few males and cubs
of various ages. |
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Lions are nocturnal. |
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An adult lion's roar can be heard up to 5 miles away. |
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Lions mark their territory by spraying bushes and trees
and by scratching tree trunks. |
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Males are responsible for defending the pride and guarding
the territory. |
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Females are responsible for most of the hunting, which
is done primarily at night. |
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Male lions are the only big cats that look different
from the females. |
