African lion Safari, What you must know
April 2, 2008
These with Panthera Leo as their zoological name, are believed to be the social animals that live in groups called prides and they are impressive sight, with their powerful muscular bodies that can weigh over 200kg each. It becomes a special sight on safari tours of Africa when you see a family of Lions together.
Of the big cats in Africa, the African lion is noted to be the largest, while it takes the second position worldwide, because the tiger proves to be the largest of the big cats in the world. The lion’s brownish-yellow long hair on its neck helps it to match with the dusty. African savannah where it is the leading predator. African Lions, which are now a protected species, can be seen in national parks in Kenya, on tours to Kenya with Kenya Wild Life Safari and it is important to note that local people regard this African lion as a symbol of power. No wonder therefore, killing a lion was traditionally a ritual expected of a boy before he became a man, by many of the local tribes in Kenya.