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  1. 200
    being ten more than one hundred ninety
    There are only about 200 to 260 of these endangered lions left in the wild.
  2. a few
    more than one but indefinitely small in number
    The pride consists of lionesses (mothers, sisters, and cousins), and their cubs, along with a few unrelated adult males.
  3. a lot
    to a very great degree or extent
    Lion school begins early
    From the time they are born, cubs have a lot to learn!
  4. about
    (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
    Lion lore
    African Lions— Scientists know more about African lions Panthera leo than any other cat.
  5. accept
    receive willingly something given or offered
    The pride has a close bond and is not likely to accept a stranger.
  6. across
    to the opposite side
    Asian Lions— Asian lions Panthera leo persica used to be found from the Middle East across to India.
  7. activity
    any specific behavior
    Over the course of 24 hours, lions have short bursts of intense activity, followed by long bouts of lying around that total up to 21 hours!
  8. adult
    a fully developed person from maturity onward
    The pride consists of lionesses (mothers, sisters, and cousins), and their cubs, along with a few unrelated adult males.
  9. adult male
    an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
    The pride consists of lionesses (mothers, sisters, and cousins), and their cubs, along with a few unrelated adult males.
  10. Africa
    the second largest continent
    Mammals: Lion

    Range: parts of Africa and the Gir Forest of India
    Habitat: grassy plains, savannas, open woodlands, and scrubland

    The king of the jungle, forest, and savanna
    Lions have captured our imaginations for centuries.
  11. African
    a native or inhabitant of Africa
    Stars of movies and characters in books, lions are the top of the African food chain.
  12. age
    how long something has existed
    If the cubs are female, Mom cares for her offspring until about two years of age, but females usually stay with the pride they were born into, and Mother and daughter may live together for life.
  13. aggressive
    characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
    The Swahili word for lion, simba, also means "king," "strong," and "aggressive."
  14. agile
    moving quickly and lightly
    Being smaller and lighter than males, lionesses are more agile and faster.
  15. air
    a mixture of gases required for breathing
    Researchers have often noticed lions lying around in crazy poses, on their backs with their feet in the air or legs spread wide open!
  16. allow
    make it possible for something to happen
    This allows them all to get the most from their energy, keeping them healthier and safer.
  17. also
    in addition
    The Swahili word for lion, simba, also means "king," "strong," and "aggressive."
  18. ambush
    the act of hiding and waiting to make a surprise attack
    The larger and heavier lionesses ambush or capture the prey.
  19. animal
    a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
    Lions have been spotted taking down animals as large as buffalo and giraffes!
  20. antelope
    a graceful deer-like animal with long legs and horns
    Lions hunt antelope and hoofed animals, baby elephants or rhinos, rodents, reptiles, insects, and even crocodiles.
  21. are
    a unit of surface area equal to 100 square meters
    Stars of movies and characters in books, lions are the top of the African food chain.
  22. area
    the extent of a two-dimensional surface within a boundary
    They live in a reserve that used to be royal hunting grounds, in an area of dry teak forest.
  23. around
    in the area or vicinity
    Lions lying around
    A lion’s life is filled with sleeping, napping, and resting.
  24. as a group
    all together
    Hunting as a group means there is a better chance the lions will have food when they need it, and it is less likely that they will get injured while hunting.
  25. as well
    in addition
    At the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, the lions get carnivore diet, as well as an occasional large bone, thawed rabbit, or sheep carcass.
  26. Asian
    a native or inhabitant of Asia
    Asian Lions— Asian lions Panthera leo persica used to be found from the Middle East across to India.
  27. attempt
    make an effort
    Once they hit that stage in life, the mother usually runs them out of the group, and they are on their own; sometimes the subadult males form bachelor groups and run together until they are big enough to start challenging big males in an attempt to
  28. baby
    a very young mammal
    Lions hunt antelope and hoofed animals, baby elephants or rhinos, rodents, reptiles, insects, and even crocodiles.
  29. bachelor
    a man who has never been married
    Once they hit that stage in life, the mother usually runs them out of the group, and they are on their own; sometimes the subadult males form bachelor groups and run together until they are big enough to start challenging big males in an attempt to
  30. be born
    come into existence through birth
    Lion school begins early
    From the time they are born, cubs have a lot to learn!
  31. be on
    appear in a show, on T.V. or radio
    Once they hit that stage in life, the mother usually runs them out of the group, and they are on their own; sometimes the subadult males form bachelor groups and run together until they are big enough to start challenging big males in an attempt to
  32. become
    come into existence
    Although there are still enough lions to provide genetic diversity and prevent inbreeding, lion movement between prides is becoming more limited.
  33. becoming
    displaying or setting off to best advantage
    Although there are still enough lions to provide genetic diversity and prevent inbreeding, lion movement between prides is becoming more limited.
  34. begin
    set in motion, cause to start
    Lion school begins early
    From the time they are born, cubs have a lot to learn!
  35. between
    in the interval
    It is estimated that there are between 6,000 and 10,000 lions in Africa.
  36. big
    above average in size or number or quantity
    Once they hit that stage in life, the mother usually runs them out of the group, and they are on their own; sometimes the subadult males form bachelor groups and run together until they are big enough to start challenging big males in an attempt to
  37. birth
    the time when something begins (especially life)
    Some hunting is still allowed on reserves, and there are so many lions for so little space that rangers often put the females on birth control to reduce the number of cubs born.
  38. birth control
    limiting the number of children born
    Some hunting is still allowed on reserves, and there are so many lions for so little space that rangers often put the females on birth control to reduce the number of cubs born.
  39. bond
    a connection that fastens things together
    The pride has a close bond and is not likely to accept a stranger.
  40. bone
    rigid tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
    At the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, the lions get carnivore diet, as well as an occasional large bone, thawed rabbit, or sheep carcass.
  41. book
    an object consisting of a number of pages bound together
    Stars of movies and characters in books, lions are the top of the African food chain.
  42. born
    brought into existence
    Lion school begins early
    From the time they are born, cubs have a lot to learn!
  43. bout
    a period of indeterminate length marked by some condition
    Over the course of 24 hours, lions have short bursts of intense activity, followed by long bouts of lying around that total up to 21 hours!
  44. brave
    possessing or displaying courage
    If you call someone lionhearted, you’re describing a courageous and brave person.
  45. breeze
    a slight and usually refreshing wind
    Lions are good climbers and often rest in trees, perhaps to catch a cool breeze or to get away from flies.
  46. bring
    take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
    While they do eat more than the lionesses and bring in far less food (they hunt less than 10 percent of the time), males patrol, mark, and guard the pride’s territory.
  47. bring in
    earn on some commercial or business transaction
    While they do eat more than the lionesses and bring in far less food (they hunt less than 10 percent of the time), males patrol, mark, and guard the pride’s territory.
  48. brush
    an implement that has hairs or bristles set into a handle
    They will even drag this heavy prey into thickets of brush to keep other animals from getting it.
  49. buffalo
    a ruminant mammal resembling an ox
    Lions have been spotted taking down animals as large as buffalo and giraffes!
  50. burst
    come open suddenly and violently
    Over the course of 24 hours, lions have short bursts of intense activity, followed by long bouts of lying around that total up to 21 hours!
  51. call
    utter a sudden loud cry
    If you call someone lionhearted, you’re describing a courageous and brave person.
  52. can
    airtight sealed metal container for food or drink, etc.
    In habitats with more food and water, prides can have four to six adult lionesses.
  53. capture
    seize as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
    Mammals: Lion

    Range: parts of Africa and the Gir Forest of India
    Habitat: grassy plains, savannas, open woodlands, and scrubland

    The king of the jungle, forest, and savanna
    Lions have captured our imaginations for centuries.
  54. carcass
    the dead body of an animal
    At the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, the lions get carnivore diet, as well as an occasional large bone, thawed rabbit, or sheep carcass.
  55. care
    providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
    If the cubs are female, Mom cares for her offspring until about two years of age, but females usually stay with the pride they were born into, and Mother and daughter may live together for life.
  56. care for
    be fond of; be attached to
    If the cubs are female, Mom cares for her offspring until about two years of age, but females usually stay with the pride they were born into, and Mother and daughter may live together for life.
  57. carnivore
    a terrestrial or aquatic flesh-eating mammal
    At the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, the lions get carnivore diet, as well as an occasional large bone, thawed rabbit, or sheep carcass.
  58. cat
    feline mammal usually having thick soft fur
    Lion lore
    African Lions— Scientists know more about African lions Panthera leo than any other cat.
  59. catch
    take hold of so as to seize or stop the motion of
    Lions are good climbers and often rest in trees, perhaps to catch a cool breeze or to get away from flies.
  60. cell
    the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms
    Their eyes have a horizontal streak of nerve cells, which improves their vision following prey across a plain.
  61. center
    an area that is in the middle of some larger region
    During hunting, smaller females chase the prey towards the center.
  62. century
    a period of 100 years
    Mammals: Lion

    Range: parts of Africa and the Gir Forest of India
    Habitat: grassy plains, savannas, open woodlands, and scrubland

    The king of the jungle, forest, and savanna
    Lions have captured our imaginations for centuries.
  63. chain
    a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament
    Stars of movies and characters in books, lions are the top of the African food chain.
  64. challenge
    a call to engage in a contest or fight
    Once they hit that stage in life, the mother usually runs them out of the group, and they are on their own; sometimes the subadult males form bachelor groups and run together until they are big enough to start challenging big males in an attempt to
  65. challenging
    requiring full use of your abilities or resources
    Once they hit that stage in life, the mother usually runs them out of the group, and they are on their own; sometimes the subadult males form bachelor groups and run together until they are big enough to start challenging big males in an attempt to
  66. chance
    an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon
    Hunting as a group means there is a better chance the lions will have food when they need it, and it is less likely that they will get injured while hunting.
  67. character
    a property that defines the individual nature of something
    Stars of movies and characters in books, lions are the top of the African food chain.
  68. charge
    assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to
    In dry areas with less food, prides are smaller, with two lionesses in charge.
  69. chase
    go after with the intent to catch
    During hunting, smaller females chase the prey towards the center.
  70. cheetah
    long-legged spotted cat of Africa and southwestern Asia having nonretractile claws; the swiftest mammal; can be trained to run down game
    They will also scavenge or steal prey from leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, or wild dogs, even eating prey that is spoiled.
  71. claw
    sharp curved horny process on the toe of some animals
    The lion’s thick mane protects his neck against raking claws during fights with other males for membership in the pride.
  72. climber
    someone who ascends on foot
    Lions are good climbers and often rest in trees, perhaps to catch a cool breeze or to get away from flies.
  73. close
    at or within a short distance in space or time
    The pride has a close bond and is not likely to accept a stranger.
  74. consist
    have its essential character
    The pride consists of lionesses (mothers, sisters, and cousins), and their cubs, along with a few unrelated adult males.
  75. contagious
    (of disease) capable of being spread by infection
    Lion researchers have noticed that some activities are “contagious” in prides.
  76. control
    power to direct or determine
    Some hunting is still allowed on reserves, and there are so many lions for so little space that rangers often put the females on birth control to reduce the number of cubs born.
  77. cool
    neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
    Lions are good climbers and often rest in trees, perhaps to catch a cool breeze or to get away from flies.
  78. courageous
    able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
    If you call someone lionhearted, you’re describing a courageous and brave person.
  79. cousin
    the child of your aunt or uncle
    The pride consists of lionesses (mothers, sisters, and cousins), and their cubs, along with a few unrelated adult males.
  80. crazy
    affected with madness or insanity
    Researchers have often noticed lions lying around in crazy poses, on their backs with their feet in the air or legs spread wide open!
  81. crocodile
    a large aquatic reptile with a long snout and sharp teeth
    Lions hunt antelope and hoofed animals, baby elephants or rhinos, rodents, reptiles, insects, and even crocodiles.
  82. cub
    the young of certain carnivorous mammals such as the bear or wolf or lion
    The pride consists of lionesses (mothers, sisters, and cousins), and their cubs, along with a few unrelated adult males.
  83. daughter
    a female human offspring
    If the cubs are female, Mom cares for her offspring until about two years of age, but females usually stay with the pride they were born into, and Mother and daughter may live together for life.
  84. dawn
    the first light of day
    Dinner at dusk and dawn

    A lion chasing down prey can run the length of a football field in six seconds.
  85. depend
    be determined by something else
    Lionesses are versatile and can switch hunting jobs depending on which females are hunting that day and what kind of prey it is.
  86. depend on
    be contingent on
    Lionesses are versatile and can switch hunting jobs depending on which females are hunting that day and what kind of prey it is.
  87. depending on
    determined by conditions or circumstances that follow
    Lionesses are versatile and can switch hunting jobs depending on which females are hunting that day and what kind of prey it is.
  88. describe
    give a statement representing something
    If you call someone lionhearted, you’re describing a courageous and brave person.
  89. diet
    the usual food and drink consumed by an organism
    At the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, the lions get carnivore diet, as well as an occasional large bone, thawed rabbit, or sheep carcass.
  90. different
    unlike in nature, quality, form, or degree
    Lions and lionesses play different roles in the life of the pride.
  91. digest
    convert food into absorbable substances
    Lions digest their food quickly, which allows them to return soon for a second helping after gorging themselves.
  92. dinner
    the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
    Dinner at dusk and dawn

    A lion chasing down prey can run the length of a football field in six seconds.
  93. diversity
    noticeable variety
    Although there are still enough lions to provide genetic diversity and prevent inbreeding, lion movement between prides is becoming more limited.
  94. do well
    act in one's own or everybody's best interest
    Natural habitat for lions is now only found in protected reserves, where lions are doing well.
  95. dog
    a canine domesticated by man since prehistoric times
    They will also scavenge or steal prey from leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, or wild dogs, even eating prey that is spoiled.
  96. drag
    pull, as against a resistance
    They will even drag this heavy prey into thickets of brush to keep other animals from getting it.
  97. drive
    operate or control a vehicle
    The new males are either driven off, or succeed in pushing out the existing males.
  98. drive off
    force to go away
    The new males are either driven off, or succeed in pushing out the existing males.
  99. driven
    compelled forcibly by an outside agency
    The new males are either driven off, or succeed in pushing out the existing males.
  100. dry
    free from liquid or moisture
    They live in a reserve that used to be royal hunting grounds, in an area of dry teak forest.
  101. dusk
    the time of day immediately following sunset
    Dinner at dusk and dawn

    A lion chasing down prey can run the length of a football field in six seconds.
  102. early
    at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
    Lion school begins early
    From the time they are born, cubs have a lot to learn!
  103. East
    the countries of Asia
    Asian Lions— Asian lions Panthera leo persica used to be found from the Middle East across to India.
  104. easy
    posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
    All for one and one for all
    Living in a pride makes life easier.
  105. eat
    take in solid food
    While they do eat more than the lionesses and bring in far less food (they hunt less than 10 percent of the time), males patrol, mark, and guard the pride’s territory.
  106. eating
    the act of consuming food
    They will also scavenge or steal prey from leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, or wild dogs, even eating prey that is spoiled.
  107. either
    also, likewise, as well
    The new males are either driven off, or succeed in pushing out the existing males.
  108. elephant
    a very large, plant-eating, gray animal with a trunk and floppy ears
    Lions hunt antelope and hoofed animals, baby elephants or rhinos, rodents, reptiles, insects, and even crocodiles.
  109. endanger
    pose a threat to
    There are only about 200 to 260 of these endangered lions left in the wild.
  110. endangered
    in imminent threat of extinction
    There are only about 200 to 260 of these endangered lions left in the wild.
  111. energy
    forceful exertion
    This allows them all to get the most from their energy, keeping them healthier and safer.
  112. enough
    sufficient for the purpose
    Males also guard the cubs while the lionesses are hunting, and they make sure the cubs get enough food.
  113. estimate
    judge tentatively
    It is estimated that there are between 6,000 and 10,000 lions in Africa.
  114. even
    being level or straight or regular and without variation
    They will even drag this heavy prey into thickets of brush to keep other animals from getting it.
  115. exist
    have a presence
    The new males are either driven off, or succeed in pushing out the existing males.
  116. existing
    having being or actuality
    The new males are either driven off, or succeed in pushing out the existing males.
  117. eye
    the organ of sight
    Their eyes have a horizontal streak of nerve cells, which improves their vision following prey across a plain.
  118. fast
    acting, moving, or capable of acting or moving quickly
    Being smaller and lighter than males, lionesses are more agile and faster.
  119. faster
    more quickly
    Being smaller and lighter than males, lionesses are more agile and faster.
  120. female
    of the sex that produces eggs from which offspring develop
    During hunting, smaller females chase the prey towards the center.
  121. few
    a small number of the persons or things being discussed
    The pride consists of lionesses (mothers, sisters, and cousins), and their cubs, along with a few unrelated adult males.
  122. field
    extensive tract of level open land
    Dinner at dusk and dawn

    A lion chasing down prey can run the length of a football field in six seconds.
  123. fight
    be engaged in a contest or struggle
    When new males try to join a pride, they have to fight the males already there.
  124. fill
    make full, also in a metaphorical sense
    Lions lying around
    A lion’s life is filled with sleeping, napping, and resting.
  125. filled
    generously supplied with
    Lions lying around
    A lion’s life is filled with sleeping, napping, and resting.
  126. find
    discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
    Asian Lions— Asian lions Panthera leo persica used to be found from the Middle East across to India.
  127. flies
    the space over the stage used to store scenery
    Lions are good climbers and often rest in trees, perhaps to catch a cool breeze or to get away from flies.
  128. fly
    travel through the air; be airborne
    Lions are good climbers and often rest in trees, perhaps to catch a cool breeze or to get away from flies.
  129. follow
    travel behind, go after, or come after
    Over the course of 24 hours, lions have short bursts of intense activity, followed by long bouts of lying around that total up to 21 hours!
  130. following
    the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
    Their eyes have a horizontal streak of nerve cells, which improves their vision following prey across a plain.
  131. food
    any substance that can be metabolized by an animal
    Stars of movies and characters in books, lions are the top of the African food chain.
  132. food chain
    community of organisms where each member is eaten by another
    Stars of movies and characters in books, lions are the top of the African food chain.
  133. foot
    the pedal extremity of vertebrates other than human beings
    Researchers have often noticed lions lying around in crazy poses, on their backs with their feet in the air or legs spread wide open!
  134. football
    a team sport played with an oval or round ball
    Dinner at dusk and dawn

    A lion chasing down prey can run the length of a football field in six seconds.
  135. football field
    the playing field on which football is played
    Dinner at dusk and dawn

    A lion chasing down prey can run the length of a football field in six seconds.
  136. for one
    as a particular one of several possibilities
    All for one and one for all
    Living in a pride makes life easier.
  137. forest
    a large, densely wooded area filled with trees and plants
    Mammals: Lion

    Range: parts of Africa and the Gir Forest of India
    Habitat: grassy plains, savannas, open woodlands, and scrubland

    The king of the jungle, forest, and savanna
    Lions have captured our imaginations for centuries.
  138. form
    a perceptual structure
    Once they hit that stage in life, the mother usually runs them out of the group, and they are on their own; sometimes the subadult males form bachelor groups and run together until they are big enough to start challenging big males in an attempt to
  139. found
    set up
    Asian Lions— Asian lions Panthera leo persica used to be found from the Middle East across to India.
  140. generally
    usually; as a rule
    Mothers generally raise males until they are just about two.
  141. genetic
    relating to the study of heredity and variation in organisms
    Although there are still enough lions to provide genetic diversity and prevent inbreeding, lion movement between prides is becoming more limited.
  142. get
    come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
    Lions are good climbers and often rest in trees, perhaps to catch a cool breeze or to get away from flies.
  143. get away
    run away from confinement
    Lions are good climbers and often rest in trees, perhaps to catch a cool breeze or to get away from flies.
  144. get it
    understand, usually after some initial difficulty
    They will even drag this heavy prey into thickets of brush to keep other animals from getting it.
  145. getting
    the act of acquiring something
    They will even drag this heavy prey into thickets of brush to keep other animals from getting it.
  146. giraffe
    tallest living quadruped
    Lions have been spotted taking down animals as large as buffalo and giraffes!
  147. gorge
    a deep ravine, usually with a river running through it
    Lions digest their food quickly, which allows them to return soon for a second helping after gorging themselves.
  148. grassy
    abounding in grass
    Mammals: Lion

    Range: parts of Africa and the Gir Forest of India
    Habitat: grassy plains, savannas, open woodlands, and scrubland

    The king of the jungle, forest, and savanna
    Lions have captured our imaginations for centuries.
  149. groom
    someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
    One lion will yawn, or groom itself, or roar, setting off a wave of yawning, grooming, or roaring!
  150. grooming
    the activity of getting dressed; putting on clothes
    One lion will yawn, or groom itself, or roar, setting off a wave of yawning, grooming, or roaring!
  151. ground
    the solid part of the earth's surface
    They live in a reserve that used to be royal hunting grounds, in an area of dry teak forest.
  152. grounds
    your basis for belief or disbelief
    They live in a reserve that used to be royal hunting grounds, in an area of dry teak forest.
  153. group
    any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
    Living with (a) pride
    Lions are the only cats who live in large, social groups, called “prides.”
  154. guard
    watch over or shield from danger or harm
    While they do eat more than the lionesses and bring in far less food (they hunt less than 10 percent of the time), males patrol, mark, and guard the pride’s territory.
  155. habitat
    the type of environment in which an organism normally lives
    Mammals: Lion

    Range: parts of Africa and the Gir Forest of India
    Habitat: grassy plains, savannas, open woodlands, and scrubland

    The king of the jungle, forest, and savanna
    Lions have captured our imaginations for centuries.
  156. have
    possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
    Mammals: Lion

    Range: parts of Africa and the Gir Forest of India
    Habitat: grassy plains, savannas, open woodlands, and scrubland

    The king of the jungle, forest, and savanna
    Lions have captured our imaginations for centuries.
  157. healthier
    improved in health or physical condition
    This allows them all to get the most from their energy, keeping them healthier and safer.
  158. healthy
    free from infirmity or disease
    This allows them all to get the most from their energy, keeping them healthier and safer.
  159. heavy
    of comparatively great physical weight or density
    The larger and heavier lionesses ambush or capture the prey.
  160. helping
    an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
    Lions digest their food quickly, which allows them to return soon for a second helping after gorging themselves.
  161. hit
    deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument
    Once they hit that stage in life, the mother usually runs them out of the group, and they are on their own; sometimes the subadult males form bachelor groups and run together until they are big enough to start challenging big males in an attempt to
  162. hoof
    the hard foot of some mammals
    Lions hunt antelope and hoofed animals, baby elephants or rhinos, rodents, reptiles, insects, and even crocodiles.
  163. hoofed
    having or resembling hoofs
    Lions hunt antelope and hoofed animals, baby elephants or rhinos, rodents, reptiles, insects, and even crocodiles.
  164. horizontal
    parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line
    Their eyes have a horizontal streak of nerve cells, which improves their vision following prey across a plain.
  165. hour
    a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
    Over the course of 24 hours, lions have short bursts of intense activity, followed by long bouts of lying around that total up to 21 hours!
  166. hours
    an indefinite period of time
    Over the course of 24 hours, lions have short bursts of intense activity, followed by long bouts of lying around that total up to 21 hours!
  167. hunt
    pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
    They live in a reserve that used to be royal hunting grounds, in an area of dry teak forest.
  168. hunting
    the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone
    They live in a reserve that used to be royal hunting grounds, in an area of dry teak forest.
  169. hunting ground
    an area in which game is hunted
    They live in a reserve that used to be royal hunting grounds, in an area of dry teak forest.
  170. hyena
    a doglike African and southern Asian carnivore
    They will also scavenge or steal prey from leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, or wild dogs, even eating prey that is spoiled.
  171. imagination
    the ability to form mental pictures of things or events
    Mammals: Lion

    Range: parts of Africa and the Gir Forest of India
    Habitat: grassy plains, savannas, open woodlands, and scrubland

    The king of the jungle, forest, and savanna
    Lions have captured our imaginations for centuries.
  172. importance
    the quality of being significant or worthy of note
    If you lionize someone, you treat that person with great interest or importance.
  173. important
    significant in effect or meaning
    A king’s life
    While it may look like the lionesses do all the work in the pride, the males play an important role.
  174. improve
    to make better
    Their eyes have a horizontal streak of nerve cells, which improves their vision following prey across a plain.
  175. in the air
    on everybody's mind
    Researchers have often noticed lions lying around in crazy poses, on their backs with their feet in the air or legs spread wide open!
  176. inbreeding
    the act of mating closely related individuals
    Although there are still enough lions to provide genetic diversity and prevent inbreeding, lion movement between prides is becoming more limited.
  177. India
    a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia
    Mammals: Lion

    Range: parts of Africa and the Gir Forest of India
    Habitat: grassy plains, savannas, open woodlands, and scrubland

    The king of the jungle, forest, and savanna
    Lions have captured our imaginations for centuries.
  178. injure
    cause bodily harm to
    Hunting as a group means there is a better chance the lions will have food when they need it, and it is less likely that they will get injured while hunting.
  179. injured
    harmed
    Hunting as a group means there is a better chance the lions will have food when they need it, and it is less likely that they will get injured while hunting.
  180. insect
    a small creature with six legs, a hard body, and two antennae
    Lions hunt antelope and hoofed animals, baby elephants or rhinos, rodents, reptiles, insects, and even crocodiles.
  181. intense
    possessing a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
    Over the course of 24 hours, lions have short bursts of intense activity, followed by long bouts of lying around that total up to 21 hours!
  182. interest
    a sense of concern with and curiosity about something
    If you lionize someone, you treat that person with great interest or importance.
  183. job
    a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty
    Lionesses are versatile and can switch hunting jobs depending on which females are hunting that day and what kind of prey it is.
  184. join
    cause to become joined or linked
    When new males try to join a pride, they have to fight the males already there.
  185. jungle
    an impenetrable equatorial forest
    Mammals: Lion

    Range: parts of Africa and the Gir Forest of India
    Habitat: grassy plains, savannas, open woodlands, and scrubland

    The king of the jungle, forest, and savanna
    Lions have captured our imaginations for centuries.
  186. just about
    (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
    Mothers generally raise males until they are just about two.
  187. keep
    continue a certain state, condition, or activity
    This allows them all to get the most from their energy, keeping them healthier and safer.
  188. keeping
    the act of retaining something
    This allows them all to get the most from their energy, keeping them healthier and safer.
  189. kind of
    to some (great or small) extent
    Lionesses are versatile and can switch hunting jobs depending on which females are hunting that day and what kind of prey it is.
  190. king
    a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
    Mammals: Lion

    Range: parts of Africa and the Gir Forest of India
    Habitat: grassy plains, savannas, open woodlands, and scrubland

    The king of the jungle, forest, and savanna
    Lions have captured our imaginations for centuries.
  191. large
    above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude
    Living with (a) pride
    Lions are the only cats who live in large, social groups, called “prides.”
  192. larger
    large or big relative to something else
    The larger and heavier lionesses ambush or capture the prey.
  193. learn
    gain knowledge or skills
    Lion school begins early
    From the time they are born, cubs have a lot to learn!
  194. leg
    a human limb
    Researchers have often noticed lions lying around in crazy poses, on their backs with their feet in the air or legs spread wide open!
  195. legs
    staying power
    Researchers have often noticed lions lying around in crazy poses, on their backs with their feet in the air or legs spread wide open!
  196. length
    the linear extent in space from one end to the other
    Dinner at dusk and dawn

    A lion chasing down prey can run the length of a football field in six seconds.
  197. leopard
    a large wild cat with a tawny coat with black spots
    They will also scavenge or steal prey from leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, or wild dogs, even eating prey that is spoiled.
  198. less
    a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree
    In dry areas with less food, prides are smaller, with two lionesses in charge.
  199. lie
    be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
    Lions lying around
    A lion’s life is filled with sleeping, napping, and resting.
  200. lie around
    hang around idly
    Lions lying around
    A lion’s life is filled with sleeping, napping, and resting.
  201. life
    the organic phenomenon that distinguishes living organisms
    Lions lying around
    A lion’s life is filled with sleeping, napping, and resting.
  202. lighter
    a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
    Being smaller and lighter than males, lionesses are more agile and faster.
  203. likely
    having a good chance of being the case or of coming about
    The pride has a close bond and is not likely to accept a stranger.
  204. limit
    as far as something can go
    Although there are still enough lions to provide genetic diversity and prevent inbreeding, lion movement between prides is becoming more limited.
  205. limited
    subject to restrictions or constraints
    Although there are still enough lions to provide genetic diversity and prevent inbreeding, lion movement between prides is becoming more limited.
  206. Lion
    the fifth sign of the zodiac
    Mammals: Lion

    Range: parts of Africa and the Gir Forest of India
    Habitat: grassy plains, savannas, open woodlands, and scrubland

    The king of the jungle, forest, and savanna
    Lions have captured our imaginations for centuries.
  207. lion
    large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
    Stars of movies and characters in books, lions are the top of the African food chain.
  208. lion cub
    a young lion
    How long a lion cub stays with Mom depends on the sex of the cub.
  209. lioness
    a female lion
    The pride consists of lionesses (mothers, sisters, and cousins), and their cubs, along with a few unrelated adult males.
  210. lionhearted
    extraordinarily courageous
    If you call someone lionhearted, you’re describing a courageous and brave person.
  211. lionize
    assign great social importance to
    If you lionize someone, you treat that person with great interest or importance.
  212. live
    have life, be alive
    They live in a reserve that used to be royal hunting grounds, in an area of dry teak forest.
  213. live in
    live in the house where one works
    They live in a reserve that used to be royal hunting grounds, in an area of dry teak forest.
  214. live together
    share living quarters
    If the cubs are female, Mom cares for her offspring until about two years of age, but females usually stay with the pride they were born into, and Mother and daughter may live together for life.
  215. live with
    tolerate or accommodate oneself to
    Living with (a) pride
    Lions are the only cats who live in large, social groups, called “prides.”
  216. livestock
    any animals kept for use or profit
    Ranchers sometimes poison lions that prey on livestock.
  217. living
    pertaining to living persons
    There are also about 200 Asian lions living in zoos.
  218. look like
    bear a physical resemblance to
    A king’s life
    While it may look like the lionesses do all the work in the pride, the males play an important role.
  219. lore
    knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote
    Lion lore
    African Lions— Scientists know more about African lions Panthera leo than any other cat.
  220. lot
    anything (straws or pebbles etc.) taken or chosen at random
    Lion school begins early
    From the time they are born, cubs have a lot to learn!
  221. lying
    the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
    Lions lying around
    A lion’s life is filled with sleeping, napping, and resting.
  222. make
    perform or carry out
    A pride is made up of 3 to 30 lions.
  223. make sure
    make a point of doing something
    Males also guard the cubs while the lionesses are hunting, and they make sure the cubs get enough food.
  224. make up
    form or compose
    A pride is made up of 3 to 30 lions.
  225. Male
    the capital of Maldives in the center of the islands
    Males also guard the cubs while the lionesses are hunting, and they make sure the cubs get enough food.
  226. male
    being the sex that performs the fertilizing function
    The pride consists of lionesses (mothers, sisters, and cousins), and their cubs, along with a few unrelated adult males.
  227. mammal
    a warm-blooded vertebrate having the skin covered with hair
    Mammals: Lion

    Range: parts of Africa and the Gir Forest of India
    Habitat: grassy plains, savannas, open woodlands, and scrubland

    The king of the jungle, forest, and savanna
    Lions have captured our imaginations for centuries.
  228. mane
    long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck
    The lion’s thick mane protects his neck against raking claws during fights with other males for membership in the pride.
  229. mark
    a distinguishing symbol
    While they do eat more than the lionesses and bring in far less food (they hunt less than 10 percent of the time), males patrol, mark, and guard the pride’s territory.
  230. matriarchal
    having a woman or women as the head or ruler
    Lions live in a matriarchal society.
  231. mean
    denote or connote
    The Swahili word for lion, simba, also means "king," "strong," and "aggressive."
  232. meaning
    the message that is intended or expressed or signified
    The word lion has similar meaning in our vocabulary.
  233. means
    how a result is obtained or an end is achieved
    The Swahili word for lion, simba, also means "king," "strong," and "aggressive."
  234. membership
    the state of being one of the persons in a social group
    The lion’s thick mane protects his neck against raking claws during fights with other males for membership in the pride.
  235. middle
    an area that is approximately central within some larger region
    Asian Lions— Asian lions Panthera leo persica used to be found from the Middle East across to India.
  236. Middle East
    the area around the eastern Mediterranean
    Asian Lions— Asian lions Panthera leo persica used to be found from the Middle East across to India.
  237. mom
    informal terms for a mother
    They can nurse from any adult lioness in the pride, not just their own moms.
  238. month
    one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
    The unrelated males stay a few months or a few years, but the older lionesses stay together for life.
  239. more
    greater in size or amount or extent or degree
    Lion lore
    African Lions— Scientists know more about African lions Panthera leo than any other cat.
  240. mother
    a woman who has given birth to a child
    The pride consists of lionesses (mothers, sisters, and cousins), and their cubs, along with a few unrelated adult males.
  241. movement
    change of position that does not entail a change of location
    Although there are still enough lions to provide genetic diversity and prevent inbreeding, lion movement between prides is becoming more limited.
  242. movie
    a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
    Stars of movies and characters in books, lions are the top of the African food chain.
  243. nap
    a short period of sleep
    Lions lying around
    A lion’s life is filled with sleeping, napping, and resting.
  244. napping
    not prepared or vigilant
    Lions lying around
    A lion’s life is filled with sleeping, napping, and resting.
  245. natural
    relating to or concerning the physical world
    Natural habitat for lions is now only found in protected reserves, where lions are doing well.
  246. neck
    the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
    The lion’s thick mane protects his neck against raking claws during fights with other males for membership in the pride.
  247. need
    require or want
    Hunting as a group means there is a better chance the lions will have food when they need it, and it is less likely that they will get injured while hunting.
  248. nerve
    a bundle of fibers running to organs and tissues of the body
    Their eyes have a horizontal streak of nerve cells, which improves their vision following prey across a plain.
  249. nerve cell
    a cell that is specialized to conduct nerve impulses
    Their eyes have a horizontal streak of nerve cells, which improves their vision following prey across a plain.
  250. new
    not of long duration
    When new males try to join a pride, they have to fight the males already there.
  251. notice
    the act of paying attention
    Researchers have often noticed lions lying around in crazy poses, on their backs with their feet in the air or legs spread wide open!
  252. noticed
    being perceived or observed
    Researchers have often noticed lions lying around in crazy poses, on their backs with their feet in the air or legs spread wide open!
  253. number
    a concept of quantity involving zero and units
    Some hunting is still allowed on reserves, and there are so many lions for so little space that rangers often put the females on birth control to reduce the number of cubs born.
  254. nurse
    one skilled in caring for young children or the sick
    They can nurse from any adult lioness in the pride, not just their own moms.
  255. occasional
    occurring from time to time
    At the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, the lions get carnivore diet, as well as an occasional large bone, thawed rabbit, or sheep carcass.
  256. of age
    having attained a specific age;
    If the cubs are female, Mom cares for her offspring until about two years of age, but females usually stay with the pride they were born into, and Mother and daughter may live together for life.
  257. off
    from a particular thing or place or position
    One lion will yawn, or groom itself, or roar, setting off a wave of yawning, grooming, or roaring!
  258. offspring
    the immediate descendants of a person or organism
    If the cubs are female, Mom cares for her offspring until about two years of age, but females usually stay with the pride they were born into, and Mother and daughter may live together for life.
  259. often
    many times at short intervals
    Lions are good climbers and often rest in trees, perhaps to catch a cool breeze or to get away from flies.
  260. older
    advanced in years; (`aged' is pronounced as two syllables)
    The unrelated males stay a few months or a few years, but the older lionesses stay together for life.
  261. only
    without any others being included or involved
    Now they are only found in the Gir Forest in India.
  262. open
    affording free passage or access
    Mammals: Lion

    Range: parts of Africa and the Gir Forest of India
    Habitat: grassy plains, savannas, open woodlands, and scrubland

    The king of the jungle, forest, and savanna
    Lions have captured our imaginations for centuries.
  263. other
    not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
    Lion lore
    African Lions— Scientists know more about African lions Panthera leo than any other cat.
  264. own
    belonging to or on behalf of a specified person
    They can nurse from any adult lioness in the pride, not just their own moms.
  265. Panthera
    lions
    Lion lore
    African Lions— Scientists know more about African lions Panthera leo than any other cat.
  266. Panthera leo
    large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
    Lion lore
    African Lions— Scientists know more about African lions Panthera leo than any other cat.
  267. Park
    Scottish explorer in Africa (1771-1806)
    At the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, the lions get carnivore diet, as well as an occasional large bone, thawed rabbit, or sheep carcass.
  268. parts
    the local environment
    Mammals: Lion

    Range: parts of Africa and the Gir Forest of India
    Habitat: grassy plains, savannas, open woodlands, and scrubland

    The king of the jungle, forest, and savanna
    Lions have captured our imaginations for centuries.
  269. patrol
    moving around an area to monitor and provide security
    While they do eat more than the lionesses and bring in far less food (they hunt less than 10 percent of the time), males patrol, mark, and guard the pride’s territory.
  270. percent
    a proportion in relation to a whole
    While they do eat more than the lionesses and bring in far less food (they hunt less than 10 percent of the time), males patrol, mark, and guard the pride’s territory.
  271. person
    a human being
    If you call someone lionhearted, you’re describing a courageous and brave person.
  272. plain
    simple
    Mammals: Lion

    Range: parts of Africa and the Gir Forest of India
    Habitat: grassy plains, savannas, open woodlands, and scrubland

    The king of the jungle, forest, and savanna
    Lions have captured our imaginations for centuries.
  273. play
    engage in recreational activities rather than work
    Lions and lionesses play different roles in the life of the pride.
  274. poison
    any substance that causes injury or illness or death
    Ranchers sometimes poison lions that prey on livestock.
  275. pose
    assume a bearing as for artistic purposes
    Researchers have often noticed lions lying around in crazy poses, on their backs with their feet in the air or legs spread wide open!
  276. prevent
    keep from happening or arising; make impossible
    Although there are still enough lions to provide genetic diversity and prevent inbreeding, lion movement between prides is becoming more limited.
  277. prey
    animal hunted or caught for food
    During hunting, smaller females chase the prey towards the center.
  278. pride
    a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
    Living with (a) pride
    Lions are the only cats who live in large, social groups, called “prides.”
  279. protect
    shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
    The lion’s thick mane protects his neck against raking claws during fights with other males for membership in the pride.
  280. protected
    kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
    Natural habitat for lions is now only found in protected reserves, where lions are doing well.
  281. provide
    give something useful or necessary to
    Although there are still enough lions to provide genetic diversity and prevent inbreeding, lion movement between prides is becoming more limited.
  282. push
    move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner"
    The new males are either driven off, or succeed in pushing out the existing males.
  283. push out
    push to thrust outward
    The new males are either driven off, or succeed in pushing out the existing males.
  284. pushing
    the act of applying force in order to move something away
    The new males are either driven off, or succeed in pushing out the existing males.
  285. quickly
    with little or no delay
    Lions digest their food quickly, which allows them to return soon for a second helping after gorging themselves.
  286. rabbit
    any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
    At the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, the lions get carnivore diet, as well as an occasional large bone, thawed rabbit, or sheep carcass.
  287. raise
    move upwards
    Mothers generally raise males until they are just about two.
  288. rake
    a long-handled tool with a row of teeth at its head
    The lion’s thick mane protects his neck against raking claws during fights with other males for membership in the pride.
  289. rancher
    a person who owns or operates a ranch
    Ranchers sometimes poison lions that prey on livestock.
  290. range
    a variety of different things or activities
    Mammals: Lion

    Range: parts of Africa and the Gir Forest of India
    Habitat: grassy plains, savannas, open woodlands, and scrubland

    The king of the jungle, forest, and savanna
    Lions have captured our imaginations for centuries.
  291. ranger
    an official responsible for managing an area of forest
    Some hunting is still allowed on reserves, and there are so many lions for so little space that rangers often put the females on birth control to reduce the number of cubs born.
  292. rear
    the side of an object that is opposite its front
    The lionesses work together to hunt and rear the cubs.
  293. reduce
    make smaller
    Some hunting is still allowed on reserves, and there are so many lions for so little space that rangers often put the females on birth control to reduce the number of cubs born.
  294. reptile
    a cold-blooded vertebrate including snakes and lizards
    Lions hunt antelope and hoofed animals, baby elephants or rhinos, rodents, reptiles, insects, and even crocodiles.
  295. researcher
    a scientist devoted to systematic investigation
    Researchers have often noticed lions lying around in crazy poses, on their backs with their feet in the air or legs spread wide open!
  296. reserve
    hold back or set aside, especially for future use
    They live in a reserve that used to be royal hunting grounds, in an area of dry teak forest.
  297. reserves
    civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
    Natural habitat for lions is now only found in protected reserves, where lions are doing well.
  298. rest
    take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
    Lions lying around
    A lion’s life is filled with sleeping, napping, and resting.
  299. return
    go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
    Lions digest their food quickly, which allows them to return soon for a second helping after gorging themselves.
  300. rhino
    a large, heavy animal with thick skin and one or two horns on its nose
    Lions hunt antelope and hoofed animals, baby elephants or rhinos, rodents, reptiles, insects, and even crocodiles.
  301. roar
    make a loud noise, as of an animal
    One lion will yawn, or groom itself, or roar, setting off a wave of yawning, grooming, or roaring!
  302. roaring
    very lively and profitable
    One lion will yawn, or groom itself, or roar, setting off a wave of yawning, grooming, or roaring!
  303. rodent
    a mammal having two pairs of ever-growing front teeth for gnawing
    Lions hunt antelope and hoofed animals, baby elephants or rhinos, rodents, reptiles, insects, and even crocodiles.
  304. role
    the actions and activities assigned to a person or group
    Lions and lionesses play different roles in the life of the pride.
  305. royal
    of or relating to a king, queen, or other monarch
    They live in a reserve that used to be royal hunting grounds, in an area of dry teak forest.
  306. run
    move fast by using one's feet
    Once they hit that stage in life, the mother usually runs them out of the group, and they are on their own; sometimes the subadult males form bachelor groups and run together until they are big enough to start challenging big males in an attempt to
  307. safari
    a journey to hunt or see animals, especially in Africa
    At the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, the lions get carnivore diet, as well as an occasional large bone, thawed rabbit, or sheep carcass.
  308. safari park
    an area of parkland where wild animals are kept and can be viewed by visitors driving through
    At the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, the lions get carnivore diet, as well as an occasional large bone, thawed rabbit, or sheep carcass.
  309. safe
    free from danger or the risk of harm
    This allows them all to get the most from their energy, keeping them healthier and safer.
  310. San Diego
    a picturesque city of southern California on San Diego Bay near the Mexican border; site of an important naval base
    At the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, the lions get carnivore diet, as well as an occasional large bone, thawed rabbit, or sheep carcass.
  311. savanna
    a flat grassland in tropical or subtropical regions
    Mammals: Lion

    Range: parts of Africa and the Gir Forest of India
    Habitat: grassy plains, savannas, open woodlands, and scrubland

    The king of the jungle, forest, and savanna
    Lions have captured our imaginations for centuries.
  312. scavenge
    clean refuse from
    They will also scavenge or steal prey from leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, or wild dogs, even eating prey that is spoiled.
  313. school
    an educational institution
    Lion school begins early
    From the time they are born, cubs have a lot to learn!
  314. scientist
    a person with advanced knowledge of empirical fields
    Lion lore
    African Lions— Scientists know more about African lions Panthera leo than any other cat.
  315. scrubland
    an uncultivated region covered with scrub vegetation
    Mammals: Lion

    Range: parts of Africa and the Gir Forest of India
    Habitat: grassy plains, savannas, open woodlands, and scrubland

    The king of the jungle, forest, and savanna
    Lions have captured our imaginations for centuries.
  316. second
    coming next after the first in position in space or time
    Dinner at dusk and dawn

    A lion chasing down prey can run the length of a football field in six seconds.
  317. set off
    direct attention to, as if by means of contrast
    One lion will yawn, or groom itself, or roar, setting off a wave of yawning, grooming, or roaring!
  318. setting
    the physical position of something
    One lion will yawn, or groom itself, or roar, setting off a wave of yawning, grooming, or roaring!
  319. sex
    one of two categories into which most organisms are divided
    How long a lion cub stays with Mom depends on the sex of the cub.
  320. sheep
    woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
    At the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, the lions get carnivore diet, as well as an occasional large bone, thawed rabbit, or sheep carcass.
  321. short
    having little length or lacking in length
    Over the course of 24 hours, lions have short bursts of intense activity, followed by long bouts of lying around that total up to 21 hours!
  322. similar
    having the same or nearly the same characteristics
    The word lion has similar meaning in our vocabulary.
  323. sister
    a female person who has the same parents as another person
    The pride consists of lionesses (mothers, sisters, and cousins), and their cubs, along with a few unrelated adult males.
  324. six
    the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
    In habitats with more food and water, prides can have four to six adult lionesses.
  325. sleep
    a natural and periodic state of rest
    Lions lying around
    A lion’s life is filled with sleeping, napping, and resting.
  326. sleeping
    the state of being asleep
    Lions lying around
    A lion’s life is filled with sleeping, napping, and resting.
  327. small
    limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude
    In dry areas with less food, prides are smaller, with two lionesses in charge.
  328. smaller
    small or little relative to something else
    In dry areas with less food, prides are smaller, with two lionesses in charge.
  329. social
    living together or enjoying life in communities
    Living with (a) pride
    Lions are the only cats who live in large, social groups, called “prides.”
  330. social group
    people sharing some social relation
    Living with (a) pride
    Lions are the only cats who live in large, social groups, called “prides.”
  331. society
    an extended group having a distinctive cultural organization
    Lions live in a matriarchal society.
  332. someone
    a human being
    If you call someone lionhearted, you’re describing a courageous and brave person.
  333. sometimes
    on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
    Once they hit that stage in life, the mother usually runs them out of the group, and they are on their own; sometimes the subadult males form bachelor groups and run together until they are big enough to start challenging big males in an attempt to
  334. space
    the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
    Some hunting is still allowed on reserves, and there are so many lions for so little space that rangers often put the females on birth control to reduce the number of cubs born.
  335. spoil
    make a mess of, destroy or ruin
    They will also scavenge or steal prey from leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, or wild dogs, even eating prey that is spoiled.
  336. spoiled
    harmed by too much pampering or attention
    They will also scavenge or steal prey from leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, or wild dogs, even eating prey that is spoiled.
  337. spot
    a point located with respect to surface features of some region
    Lions have been spotted taking down animals as large as buffalo and giraffes!
  338. spotted
    having spots or patches
    Lions have been spotted taking down animals as large as buffalo and giraffes!
  339. spread
    distribute or disperse widely
    Researchers have often noticed lions lying around in crazy poses, on their backs with their feet in the air or legs spread wide open!
  340. stage
    any distinct time period in a sequence of events
    Once they hit that stage in life, the mother usually runs them out of the group, and they are on their own; sometimes the subadult males form bachelor groups and run together until they are big enough to start challenging big males in an attempt to
  341. star
    a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy
    Stars of movies and characters in books, lions are the top of the African food chain.
  342. start
    take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
    Once they hit that stage in life, the mother usually runs them out of the group, and they are on their own; sometimes the subadult males form bachelor groups and run together until they are big enough to start challenging big males in an attempt to
  343. stay
    continue in a place, position, or situation
    The unrelated males stay a few months or a few years, but the older lionesses stay together for life.
  344. stay together
    be loyal to one another, especially in times of trouble
    The unrelated males stay a few months or a few years, but the older lionesses stay together for life.
  345. stays
    a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
    How long a lion cub stays with Mom depends on the sex of the cub.
  346. steal
    take without the owner's consent
    They will also scavenge or steal prey from leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, or wild dogs, even eating prey that is spoiled.
  347. still
    not in physical motion
    Although there are still enough lions to provide genetic diversity and prevent inbreeding, lion movement between prides is becoming more limited.
  348. stranger
    an individual that one is not acquainted with
    The pride has a close bond and is not likely to accept a stranger.
  349. streak
    a narrow marking of a different color from the background
    Their eyes have a horizontal streak of nerve cells, which improves their vision following prey across a plain.
  350. strong
    having strength or power greater than average or expected
    The Swahili word for lion, simba, also means "king," "strong," and "aggressive."
  351. succeed
    attain success or reach a desired goal
    The new males are either driven off, or succeed in pushing out the existing males.
  352. sure
    having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty
    Males also guard the cubs while the lionesses are hunting, and they make sure the cubs get enough food.
  353. survive
    continue in existence after
    Cubs born in a pride are twice as likely to survive as cubs born to a lioness on her own.
  354. Swahili
    the most widely spoken Bantu languages
    The Swahili word for lion, simba, also means "king," "strong," and "aggressive."
  355. switch
    device for making or breaking the connections in a circuit
    Lionesses are versatile and can switch hunting jobs depending on which females are hunting that day and what kind of prey it is.
  356. take
    get into one's hands
    Once they hit that stage in life, the mother usually runs them out of the group, and they are on their own; sometimes the subadult males form bachelor groups and run together until they are big enough to start challenging big males in an attempt to tak
  357. take down
    move something or somebody to a lower position
    Lions have been spotted taking down animals as large as buffalo and giraffes!
  358. take over
    seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
    Once they hit that stage in life, the mother usually runs them out of the group, and they are on their own; sometimes the subadult males form bachelor groups and run together until they are big enough to start challenging big males in an attempt to tak
  359. taking
    the act of someone who picks up or takes something
    Lions have been spotted taking down animals as large as buffalo and giraffes!
  360. teak
    tall East Indian timber tree now planted in western Africa and tropical America for its hard durable wood
    They live in a reserve that used to be royal hunting grounds, in an area of dry teak forest.
  361. territory
    a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
    While they do eat more than the lionesses and bring in far less food (they hunt less than 10 percent of the time), males patrol, mark, and guard the pride’s territory.
  362. thaw
    become or cause to become soft or liquid
    At the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, the lions get carnivore diet, as well as an occasional large bone, thawed rabbit, or sheep carcass.
  363. thawed
    no longer frozen solid
    At the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, the lions get carnivore diet, as well as an occasional large bone, thawed rabbit, or sheep carcass.
  364. there
    in or at that place
    It is estimated that there are between 6,000 and 10,000 lions in Africa.
  365. thick
    not thin
    The lion’s thick mane protects his neck against raking claws during fights with other males for membership in the pride.
  366. thicket
    a dense growth of bushes
    They will even drag this heavy prey into thickets of brush to keep other animals from getting it.
  367. together
    in contact with each other or in proximity
    The unrelated males stay a few months or a few years, but the older lionesses stay together for life.
  368. top
    the upper part of anything
    Stars of movies and characters in books, lions are the top of the African food chain.
  369. total
    the whole amount
    Over the course of 24 hours, lions have short bursts of intense activity, followed by long bouts of lying around that total up to 21 hours!
  370. treat
    apply a process to with the aim of preparing for a purpose
    If you lionize someone, you treat that person with great interest or importance.
  371. tree
    a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
    Lions are good climbers and often rest in trees, perhaps to catch a cool breeze or to get away from flies.
  372. trouble
    a source of difficulty
    Are lions in trouble?
  373. try
    make an effort or attempt
    When new males try to join a pride, they have to fight the males already there.
  374. twice
    two times
    Cubs born in a pride are twice as likely to survive as cubs born to a lioness on her own.
  375. two
    the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one
    In dry areas with less food, prides are smaller, with two lionesses in charge.
  376. unrelated
    lacking a logical or causal linkage
    The pride consists of lionesses (mothers, sisters, and cousins), and their cubs, along with a few unrelated adult males.
  377. up to
    busy or occupied with
    Over the course of 24 hours, lions have short bursts of intense activity, followed by long bouts of lying around that total up to 21 hours!
  378. use
    put into service
    Asian Lions— Asian lions Panthera leo persica used to be found from the Middle East across to India.
  379. used
    previously owned by another
    Asian Lions— Asian lions Panthera leo persica used to be found from the Middle East across to India.
  380. used to
    in the habit
    Asian Lions— Asian lions Panthera leo persica used to be found from the Middle East across to India.
  381. usually
    under normal conditions
    Once they hit that stage in life, the mother usually runs them out of the group, and they are on their own; sometimes the subadult males form bachelor groups and run together until they are big enough to start challenging big males in an attempt to
  382. versatile
    having great diversity or variety
    Lionesses are versatile and can switch hunting jobs depending on which females are hunting that day and what kind of prey it is.
  383. vision
    the ability to see
    Their eyes have a horizontal streak of nerve cells, which improves their vision following prey across a plain.
  384. vocabulary
    a language user's knowledge of words
    The word lion has similar meaning in our vocabulary.
  385. wave
    (physics) a movement up and down or back and forth
    One lion will yawn, or groom itself, or roar, setting off a wave of yawning, grooming, or roaring!
  386. while
    a period of indeterminate length marked by some action
    Hunting as a group means there is a better chance the lions will have food when they need it, and it is less likely that they will get injured while hunting.
  387. wide
    having great extent from one side to the other
    Researchers have often noticed lions lying around in crazy poses, on their backs with their feet in the air or legs spread wide open!
  388. wild
    wild, free, and not controlled or touched by humans
    There are only about 200 to 260 of these endangered lions left in the wild.
  389. wild dog
    any of various undomesticated mammals of the family Canidae that are thought to resemble domestic dogs as distinguished from jackals or wolves
    They will also scavenge or steal prey from leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, or wild dogs, even eating prey that is spoiled.
  390. will
    the capability of conscious choice and decision
    Hunting as a group means there is a better chance the lions will have food when they need it, and it is less likely that they will get injured while hunting.
  391. woodland
    land that is covered with trees and shrubs
    Mammals: Lion

    Range: parts of Africa and the Gir Forest of India
    Habitat: grassy plains, savannas, open woodlands, and scrubland

    The king of the jungle, forest, and savanna
    Lions have captured our imaginations for centuries.
  392. word
    a unit of language that native speakers can identify
    The Swahili word for lion, simba, also means "king," "strong," and "aggressive."
  393. work
    activity directed toward making or doing something
    The lionesses work together to hunt and rear the cubs.
  394. work in
    add by mixing or blending on or attaching
    A king’s life
    While it may look like the lionesses do all the work in the pride, the males play an important role.
  395. yawn
    an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth
    One lion will yawn, or groom itself, or roar, setting off a wave of yawning, grooming, or roaring!
  396. yawning
    an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth
    One lion will yawn, or groom itself, or roar, setting off a wave of yawning, grooming, or roaring!
  397. year
    the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun
    The unrelated males stay a few months or a few years, but the older lionesses stay together for life.
  398. years
    a prolonged period of time
    The unrelated males stay a few months or a few years, but the older lionesses stay together for life.
  399. zoo
    a facility where wild animals are housed for exhibition
    There are also about 200 Asian lions living in zoos.
Created on Mon Jun 18 17:51:26 EDT 2012 (updated Mon Jun 18 18:14:04 EDT 2012)

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