The Mighty Lion

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The Mighty Lion

Lions are big cats. They live in Africa. Lions are strong and brave.

What Lions Look Like

Lions have big bodies and strong legs. They have a long tail. Male lions have a mane. The mane is like a big, furry necklace around their head. It makes them look bigger and stronger.

Where Lions Live

Lions live in the grasslands and savannas of Africa. These are big, open spaces with lots of grass and few trees. They like warm places where they can hunt for food.

What Lions Eat

Lions eat meat. They hunt animals like zebras, wildebeests, and buffaloes. They work together in groups to catch their food. This is called hunting in a pride. The lions share the food with each other.

Lion Cubs

Baby lions are called cubs. The cubs stay with their mothers. The mothers teach them how to hunt and stay safe. Cubs are playful and like to tumble around. They grow up to be big, strong lions.

Glossary
Mane:
The long hair around a male lion's head.
Pride:
A group of lions living together.
grasslands:
Large, open areas of land covered mostly with tall grasses and few trees.
savannas:
Warm, grassy open plains in Africa and other warm places with only a few scattered trees.
cubs:
Baby animals, such as young lions, bears, or wolves.

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About this informational passage for Lower Elementary

“The Mighty Lion” is a informational reading passage about African Animals, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 1 minute to read (166 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.

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It’s written for Lower Elementary — a informational text about African Animals, about a 1-minute read (166 words).

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