| Lions occur in the folklore of almost all cultures—even in parts of the world where there have never been lions. Click on the icons below to learn where lions live, what they eat, how they hunt and how they reproduce. You can even pet a lion in Zoobooks Virtual Zoo!
One look at a big male lion, with its magnificent mane and proud walk, and it is easy to understand why lions are called the 'king of beasts.' Their strength and beauty, combined with their bold natures, have fascinated people for ages. Lions occur in the folklore of almost all cultures—even in parts of the world where there have never been lions. In some parts of Africa, poorly armed tribesmen once killed lions as a mark of bravery and to gain their strength. Lions are certainly among the most admired animals on earth.
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