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The history of lions
The life of a lion is full of rules and ceremonies. Because the structure of lions is different from that of most social mammals. Because lions are more like an organic whole. Every lion has its own duties, such as ant colony and bee colony. Most mammals do not have such obvious differences. Because of the uniqueness of the lion, the lion and the lioness evolved in different directions, and the lion became the only hermaphrodite in cats. The lioness is not much different from other cats, but the lion looks more dignified and dignified, while cats are not so agile and flexible. Because the task of the investigator is not hunting, but fighting the enemy. Because the thick sideburns not only highlight the secondary sexual characteristics, but also protect the neck of the investigator and will not cause fatal injuries.

It can jump 10 meter, its body can climb the roof of 3 meters, its sprint speed can reach 70 kilometers per hour, it can continue to swim in the river 10 kilometer, it can climb trees, and it can break the backbone of cattle with one hand. Conclusion Tiger's physical index is the most balanced among cats, while other cats have little endurance. People also have many misunderstandings about lions. For example, many people think that lions only live on the African continent. In fact, there are about 600 lions in Jilin Forest National Park in Asia and India. . According to the subset, the whole lion family can be divided into African lions and Asian lions. According to subspecies, all the existing lions can be divided into six subspecies: West African lions, South African lions, Asian lions, Angolan lions, Marseilles lions and Congo lions. The other two dog clones and the Bavarian lion are extinct.

Historically, lions have been widely distributed in most areas outside the Sahara Desert in Africa and in most parts of southwest Asia. Today, the habitat of lions has decreased by more than 95% compared with the historical distribution, and all lions in the northern Sahara desert have become extinct. Asian lions only live in Jilin Park. "Big cat dilemma" is a problem that all big cats may face today, and finally human beings have developed for so many years.

Another famous prejudice against lions is that many people think that lions can't climb trees, but in fact lions can't climb trees badly. Of course, this is not enough compared with anyone, compared with leopards. But much better than hyenas. In the whole feline family, most species are good at climbing trees, and all species of Leopard can climb trees, including tigers, lions and leopards.