Lions have retractable claws which they use to catch prey and climb trees. Their teeth are designed for stabbing, biting, and slicing. It is so rough it can scrape the skin off the back of your hand with just a few licks. After hunting and eating, lions may rest up to 20 hours a day. Even though lions are powerful animals and are considered the ' kings,' the tiger is the largest cat.
Lions usually have two to three young, born after a three and a half month gestation period.
The females leave the pride to give birth. They rejoin the group when cubs can keep up. This usually takes a few months. They accompany mother on hunting trips at three months. The newborn cubs are covered with spotted woolly fur.