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How Lions Are Born and What They Need as Babies
How Lions Are Born and What They Need as Babies
Birth
Birth
Female Lions give birth to 2 to 3 baby lions at a time.
Female Lions give birth to 2 to 3 baby lions at a time.
Where They are Born
Where They are Born
Lions give birth to their babies in dens. The dens are usually in rocky places or places with trees.
Lions give birth to their babies in dens. The dens are usually in rocky places or places with trees.
Needs
Needs
Newborn Lions are called cubs. Mother lions give their cubs milk for the first 6 to 7 months of life.
Newborn Lions are called cubs. Mother lions give their cubs milk for the first 6 to 7 months of life.
How Lions Change Over Time
How Lions Change Over Time
Lion cubs are born with their eyes closed. They are born with spots of dark fur that go away as they get older.
Lion cubs are born with their eyes closed. They are born with spots of dark fur that go away as they get older.
Lion cubs stay with their mothers for about 2 years.
Lion cubs stay with their mothers for about 2 years.
Adult lions start to have cubs at around two years old.
Adult lions start to have cubs at around two years old.
lion.mp4Lions live between 10 to 14 years in the wild.
Lions live between 10 to 14 years in the wild.
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