I agree with you- all cats are truly remarkable creatures, they're probably the closest you can get to a perfect land hunter. The cow is fattened up with food they would never eat in the wild, injected with supplements of B12, antibiotics, and hormones. Enjoyed your hub. Then, the cane toads become a problem, so we introduce a predator. Diet . The Lions behaviour and treatment of other animals is nothing in comparison with how we treat animals in the wild and in farms. Yesterday, three lions were released into Mountain Zebra National Park in the Eastern Cape. Their favourites are wildebeest, zebras, antelopes, gazelles and waterbuck. The Mane Example In a given region, the male lion with the largest mane is likely to mate with more females and sire more offspring than his mildly maned counterparts. If we leave animals alone, most times they will only hunt for what they need. Thanks for popping by. This is very well written and shows the regalness of the lions. Martin Kloess from San Francisco on June 03, 2012: Very interesting information and video. After that, the lion gorges on the rest, working forward from the hindquarters. The two males were brought in from Welgevonden Game Reserve in Limpopo while the lion lioness was brought in from Karoo National Park outside Beaufort West. Stupidity is not endemic. Lions also gain another advantage through group hunting when they have killed an animal too large for one to eat alone; with an entire pride partaking in the consumption of food not only does more food go to more mouths at one time, but it also allows the pride to avoid the problem of having to guard or store their food. Prides have also been observed gorging themselves for several hours, and then moving and doing very little for the next three or four days. They get out of control and we start to hunt and cull them. Cats are obligate carnivores, true, but it is specific nutrients they need, not ingredients. As the lion closed in on the zebra, the other zebras ran off in the other direction. The zebra suddenly realized he was being chased and began running faster. Thanks again. $\endgroup$ – Lopsy Feb 16 '15 at 17:27 I need to write a hub on why people need to get their pets neutered! Now we have the definition in place, let’s break it down and address each part of the Professors question. For example the lion is the predator obviously because it is the top of the food chain and the zebra is the prey because it get eaten. Is it really true that lions have a tooth at the ends of their tails? Your email address will not be published. Lions Kill Zebra While Chasing Young Males from Pride We all love the thrill of an amazing kill, but it is not often that the kill is the least of the action! Thank you Vellur, they well and truly are. They do though, also have a fondness for warthogs and have been to know lie in wait outside their burrows for hours on end. Not only do lions have little effect on the populations of their prey, they also contribute little in terms of controlling their numbers. I vote up, 'interesting' and 'useful'. Oh wow, what a great hub. They have a fighting chance and just because a Lion marks a Zebra for their meal, doesn’t mean the Lion will be successful. The zebra is faster and perhaps shrewder and, it’s safe to assume, probably wants to win the fight more. Their inattentiveness to the wind does not discourage potential prey from coming into sight. If the question is really asking if we would feed a Lion a plant based diet, then there is actually a documented case of this where a lioness was fed a plant based diet for 17 years. The Professor asked lots of questions and my friend addressed them all thoroughly but wanted to hear how I would answer them. They've paid hundreds of pounds for an animal they could easily rescue from a shelter. They can’t go out to a restaurant and order the Vegan option. To kill an elephant, the whole pride of lions usually take part in the task. These two guys tried to fool the animals but fail miserably when a pride of lions attacked them. A herd has many eyes alert to danger. You guessed it: green. This would equate to 450,000 animals being killed by the entire Lion population in one year. Thanks for sharing the nature of the lion - they truly are magnificent. Zebra can evade the Lion and have a chance to fight it off and survive. Of course, if they threaten us we have to stop them. I received a Facebook Message from a friend in Mexico who had a discussion with their University Professor. 17. It is definitely a never ending war for survival when it comes to this stuff. In Eastern and Central Africa, the great herds of herbivores vastly outnumber the lion prides. More than anything, lions rely on their sight to help them with hunting. They will stalk their victims for up to an hour, but fifteen minutes is more the norm before deciding to pounce. Do Lions Eat Elephants. A pair of nomadic males has set their sights on his females. She lived a healthy life and had every nutrient, vitamin, and mineral she needed. Lions are predators and they live on other wild animals such as zebra James Kenny (author) from Birmingham, England on June 03, 2012: Thanks very much Katrine, your kind words are always appreciated. It’s not uncommon after such an encounter for an injured lion to be unable to partake in any future hunts. Surely there is no other animal on this planet as majestic as the Lion, especially the big males with their characteristic shaggy manes. Bare in mind that many of these animals kill lions in self defense while others kill them to win a meal. Can vegans change that? Thank you for popping by. From big to small, they hardly vary. I have 4 house cats myself. Thank you very much. Domestic cats are a result of humans intervening and taking animals from the wild for their own purposes. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about lions zebra? So, personally, I think Lions eating Zebras is not nice, of course, it isn’t, but they don’t have the same choices we humans have. Such behaviour is common, because lions will consume whatever food they have, eating as much as 75Ibs in one sitting. Ann- I admire you taking in strays. They live in herds and can be as old as 20-30 when they die. gggggggggggftfttttttttt on October 30, 2017: Zaton-Taran from California on June 26, 2017: Truly he is the King of Beasts. It is easy to ask these kinds of questions, but just as easy to answer them. Quite simply, Lions don’t have a choice. Lions Like Zebra. On average, a prey item weighs about 250Ibs from which each lion usually consumes about 40Ibs worth. :). Listen to Lions Like Zebra | SoundCloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create.. 2 Tracks. They are not only beautiful creatures, but very clever. However, despite these obvious inefficiencies, prey is so plentiful in most of their range, that these shortcomings are almost irrelevant. Keep up to date with awesome stories about the amazing people and other animals we meet! I love the big cats! The lions ferocity is unmatched; his defense is impregnable, his bravery unconscionable. Thanks Letitia. Humans have also had to do awful things to survive. When threatened by lions, zebras flee, and when caught they are rarely effective in fighting off the big cats. If you can add to the posts, please comment in the section below or on our social media. Subscribe for free activity sheets, fun puzzles, colouring pages, and more! For example, when zebras or gazelles drink from lakes or rivers during the heat of the day, their presence often produces a flurry of hunting. The cow is kept confined, often without ever seeing grass and killed before they reach 4-7 years old. The most popular color? Cooperative hunting also makes up for another significant problem that lions have in comparison with other predators, their lack of speed. Compare the Zebra’s experience to a Cows experience. Dr Funom Makama from Europe on June 15, 2012: James Kenny (author) from Birmingham, England on June 06, 2012: Thanks Sunshine, appreciate the visit. Check out our zebra and lions selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Indeed, they rarely pursue a prey item for more than 100 yards. This question highlights one of the many problems of our human race. Lions have to hunt for their food, unless, of course, they are imprisoned in a zoo. They have leaders of the herd. In summary, I think they have no alternative and no choice. It’s actually quite common for lions to sit and observe their prey during daylight hours, usually just before sunset. They don’t eat every day, although they have often been observed hunting on days they don’t eat. Veganism is defined by the Vegan Society (who coined the phrase Veganism) as: “A philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude—as far as is possible and practicable—all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of humans, animals and the environment. Wow, Ann I admire your kind heartedness. When was the last time you saw any wild cat take down a 200 lb Tuna Fish? Leopards, for example often stash their kills in a tree while tigers will remain in the vicinity of their kill until it’s fully eaten. This is due to the fact that at certain times of the year, the scent of lions is detectable by other wildlife throughout much of the region, particularly near any water sources. The zebra is faster and perhaps shrewder and, it’s safe to assume, probably wants to win the fight more. Ann1Az2 from Orange, Texas on June 04, 2012: Thanks, JKenny. See Lions Get Kicked Out of Their Pride in Rare Video A standard zebra kill for a pride of lions ended differently for two of the group's members. But they mostly wait until after dark before launching an attack. Once a lion has subdued its prey, they begin feasting; focusing initially on the animals intestines- the most nutritious part of the meal. Thank you Rahul and Sgbrown, really appreciate you popping by. There have also been examples of lions utilising their sense of smell to aid in the hunting process. Experts have observed individuals stalking under vegetative cover, occasionally sticking their heads up high out of their cover in order to keep track of a particular animal they may be stalking. Many questions like these are addressed in my book, The Vegan Argument. Thank you very much. The impact Lions have on the Zebra population is nothing compared to the behaviour of humans. By the fifth day though, the hunting itch starts to return, they begin to walk around and resume observing the masses of herbivores dotted across the landscape. I really enjoyed putting this one together, so I'm glad I've gotten such a great response. this infro helped me with my school paper. Yesterday, three lions were released into Mountain Zebra National Park in the Eastern Cape. In fact, the number of herbivores taken by lions in Africa only represents the amount that would be lost in the region’s next drought. I believe we should leave them alone, leave them in the wild and not keep them imprisoned in zoos. Other hunting that occurs in sunlight is directly related to the activity of a particular prey species. Their favourites are wildebeest, zebras, antelopes, gazelles and waterbuck. Generally, the scrub country which lions tend to favour more than anywhere else, provides them with many different kinds of herbivores. :(. Ann1Az2 from Orange, Texas on June 03, 2012: Great hub, JKenny! this helped me soooooo much with my lions project!!! That is so fascinatingly weird. Asking these questions is interesting but nowhere near as important as asking real questions that impact our future and very survival as a species. Whenever humans intervene, we cause massive problems. Do Lions Eat Zebras. Zebra have a chance to defend themselves against Lions and have even been known to kill them. We took in a stray cat at work and she was the best cat you could ever hope for. And the lion ended up being rewarded with a massive kick to the face. 1 Minute Read Jessee R from Gurgaon, India on June 05, 2012: Very very interesting and engrossing hub my friend.. LetitiaFT from Paris via California on June 05, 2012: This is so interesting. What Do You Think About The Fact That Lions Eat Zebra? Sheila Brown from Southern Oklahoma on June 05, 2012: Very interesting hub. Worth Sharing Videos. Voted up and interesting! Such problems are frequently encountered and dealt with by other big cats such as leopards and tigers, who often find ingenious ways of hiding their kills from competitors. I didn't really come across any references to the males hunting exclusively at night, but it makes sense given what I said earlier. HUNTER BECOMES THE HUNTED | Mother Zebra Save Her Newborn From Lion , Giraffe vs Lion #bigcat #africawildanimals Welcome to Life of Big Cat Channel ! This has led to animals suffering around the world and I have had some first-hand experience of this working with Street Cats and Dogs in Cambodia. Join in the conversation on Twitter here and follow us on Instagram here and Facebook here. Stream Tracks and Playlists from Lions Like Zebra on your desktop or mobile device. Today, there are fewer than 30,000. Every time a hunt takes place, their prey animals are going to try their best to resist. It is gross to further realise that we waste an estimated 20% of this animal ‘food’; lives are taken for absolutely nothing. It’s quite normal for a large group of herbivores to pass right by a pride during the day, due to the fact that the lions normally use daylight hours to snooze. If a pig attacked us I would attack the pig. An interesting question to be asked, is what do you think about Lions being imprisoned in Zoos and fed flesh from animals that we humans raise in factory farms in awful conditions causing much pain and suffering? Lions and zebras generally don’t coexist completely peacefully in the wild. Thanks for writing this important hub exploring his hunting tactics. But when compared to fleet footed herbivores they are rather sluggish, thus justifying the existence of a pride. James Kenny (author) from Birmingham, England on June 04, 2012: Wonderful hub, thanks for sharing, voted up :). Thank you very much for the comments guys. Refer back to the definition of Veganism. As well as having a plentiful supply of prey, there are other factors that help to make up for some of the lion’s hunting deficiencies. By working in groups they are able to tackle prey that would otherwise prove too fast or elusive for them. Have a wonderful day! Required fields are marked *. Thanks again. The difficult question we have to ask is this: I would love to hear your thoughts. Indeed, many lions injure themselves when they try to control bigger animals. 100 years ago, there were estimated to be 200,000 lions on the planet. The female has been resident in the Park’s boma … The lion enters a strip at the closest point to one of the zebras, and then chases the zebra vertically at a very very slight diagonal. Lions (male and female) are afraid of large mammals like giraffes, hippos and elephants, but they are also afraid of their day-to-day prey. It may be a surprise to discover there are actually quite a few animals that kill lions on a fairly regular basis. A lion is the only natural predator of elephants that have enough power to kill such a large animal. Humans raise the cow, book in the date and time of slaughter months ahead. I hear people constantly banging on about how they've just purchased a dog from a so called fancy breeder. Thanks for that James. I like this so much I made a roblox game on it. This is not ‘Un-Vegan’ in any way. To top it off, we also kill some of the Lions for sport and leisure. I advocate for the idea that we simply leave them alone. There are strong brave Alpha zebras, if you wish. Did you come across this difference in hunting schedules in your research? Nature is cruel and animals have to do things to survive. Lions primarily hunt hoofed animals, such as zebras and wildebeest, so they have developed loose skin on their bellies that protects them from the frantic kicks of their prey. Zebra have a chance to defend themselves against Lions and have even been known to kill them. Lions are incredibly fast so he catches up, leaping on the zebra's back. Thanks for popping by. Ask yourself, why are domestic cats – that we have interfered with – breeding uncontrollably but the Lions in the wild are almost endangered? Cats are amazing creatures. We always want to change other animals and manipulate them and their environment. Linda Bilyeu from Orlando, FL on June 06, 2012: Very interesting James. However, if a lion is hungry enough and cannot find its preferred food it’ll resort to eating whatever it can find, including fish. So it would be utterly impractical for the herbivores to avoid these areas just through picking up the lions scent. And it applies the other way around. They have a fighting chance and just because a Lion marks a Zebra for their meal, doesn’t mean the Lion will be successful. The three are the first free-roaming lions in the area after an absence of over 130 years. The only way for these male lions to mate is to conquer the dominant male's territory. I rescued my jack russell from a shelter- okay I had to pay a small fee. We used to live in the country where people dumped cats and dogs. This male lion was spotted just before sunrise with a recent zebra kill. But the brave zebra decided to fight back! They live in balance and harmony with their environment. Lions primarily hunt hoofed animals, such as zebras and wildebeest, so they have developed loose skin on their bellies that protects them from the frantic kicks of their prey. James Kenny (author) from Birmingham, England on June 16, 2012: Thank you Doctor, and thanks for the follow too, much appreciated. Interesting and informative. The lion is stronger, wittier and usually hungrier. Only by working as a team were these lionesses able to tackle an animal as large and dangerous as a cape buffalo. Anyway, I had to put my foot down several times on all the strays that wondered up. Watch the videos. Normally, several lions circle around the herd they are attacking, slowly driving their victims towards some of their fellows hiding in tall grass. So I will write up a series of blog posts – one for each question – over the next week. $\begingroup$ @Joshua If the zebras adopt this strips strategy, then it is possible for the lion to get 1mm from a zebra. I rescued some puppies one day, but I had to call the animal shelter - I just couldn't keep them.

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