A survey of lions in zoos
Apr 8, 2019 07:16:51 #
African lions are the top predators of their range. Lions can weigh up to 500 pounds. The species' tan coat blends in among the vegetation of its home, helping it to stalk prey. Males are larger than females and can be distinguished by their mane, which surrounds the head and extends down to the chest.
Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, IL
April 2011
Adelor and Myra by Paul Sager, on Flickr
The big cats prey on large hoofed animals, such as gazelles, impalas, zebras and wildebeest. They will also scavenge and eat smaller prey, if necessary. Hunting often occurs in groups. The males’ manes and larger size make them more conspicuous, so females do the majority of the hunting.
Cincinnati Zoo, Cincinnati, OH
July 2014
African Lion
The images shared in this post come from several zoos, EOS bodies and lens combinations. All images were captured in RAW and processed using Adobe Lightroom and Topaz DeNoise v6
African lion populations are classified as vulnerable, with numbers declining due to habitat loss throughout Africa.
Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, IL
May 2016
African lion
Lions live in prides of 2-40 members; the average group has 13 members. The species breeds year-round. Males compete fiercely for the ability to breed with prides of females. Young males often band together to gain control of a pride, with stronger males forcing weaker ones out in battles that can end in the death of the loser.
Riverbanks Zoo & Gardens, Columbia, SC
November 2017
African Lion
Lions are most frequently found in savannas where prey is most prevalent. Lions also live in forests, shrubby habitats, mountains and semi-deserts. Except for a small population of the Indian lion subspecies that remains in northwest India, lions now live only in Africa, from the Sahara's southern fringe to northern South Africa.
Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, IL
February 2014
Myra
Lions in zoos may live into their late teens or early 20s. In the wild, a lioness may live up to 16 years, but males rarely live past the age of 12.
Zoo Miami, Miami, FL
November 2018
Lion
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Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, IL
April 2011
Adelor and Myra by Paul Sager, on Flickr
The big cats prey on large hoofed animals, such as gazelles, impalas, zebras and wildebeest. They will also scavenge and eat smaller prey, if necessary. Hunting often occurs in groups. The males’ manes and larger size make them more conspicuous, so females do the majority of the hunting.
Cincinnati Zoo, Cincinnati, OH
July 2014
African Lion
The images shared in this post come from several zoos, EOS bodies and lens combinations. All images were captured in RAW and processed using Adobe Lightroom and Topaz DeNoise v6
African lion populations are classified as vulnerable, with numbers declining due to habitat loss throughout Africa.
Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, IL
May 2016
African lion
Lions live in prides of 2-40 members; the average group has 13 members. The species breeds year-round. Males compete fiercely for the ability to breed with prides of females. Young males often band together to gain control of a pride, with stronger males forcing weaker ones out in battles that can end in the death of the loser.
Riverbanks Zoo & Gardens, Columbia, SC
November 2017
African Lion
Lions are most frequently found in savannas where prey is most prevalent. Lions also live in forests, shrubby habitats, mountains and semi-deserts. Except for a small population of the Indian lion subspecies that remains in northwest India, lions now live only in Africa, from the Sahara's southern fringe to northern South Africa.
Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, IL
February 2014
Myra
Lions in zoos may live into their late teens or early 20s. In the wild, a lioness may live up to 16 years, but males rarely live past the age of 12.
Zoo Miami, Miami, FL
November 2018
Lion
The images are sized to fill your wide-screen display. Try using <F11> to maximize your browser window for the full effect. If the images overshoot your display, such as a laptop, just click on the image or the URL link and they'll resize to your screen from the host Flickr site. You can click a bit further into the image details on the Flickr page, if desired. EXIF data is available from the host Flickr pages as well. On the Flickr site, use your <L>key for Large and the <F11> for the full-screen.
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Apr 8, 2019 07:29:20 #
Apr 8, 2019 07:32:13 #
Great set CC and thanks for the storyline...picked up some info I didn’t know. You’ve titled your post “survey”, are you asking for posts from other zoos? Either way thanks for sharing your photos 
Apr 8, 2019 07:39:39 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
African lions are the top predators of their range... (show quote)
Extraordinary set of photos!
Apr 8, 2019 08:00:29 #
Nice and believable set. Well done. That is except for the one that looks like snow in the shot. i never heard of snow in Africa. 
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Apr 9, 2019 00:36:54 #
Thank you Dennis, al13, Linda, NJFrank, rmm0605, SnappyHappy, nimbushopper! In Chicago the lions have access to their outside environment all year long, including days where I have pictures of them in 6+ inches of fresh snow. Their environment is being rehabbed and enlarged and our tigers have moved away giving up that space to the new lion exhibit. I have more images of the lions from Chicago than other zoos combined. The newest work from Miami didn't fit to a stand alone post. Hopefully, a selection of images from a few zoos makes logical presentation.
Apr 9, 2019 05:08:11 #
[quote=CHG_CANON]African lions are the top predators of their range. Lions can weigh up to 500 pounds. The species' tan coat blends in among the vegetation of its home, helping it to stalk prey. Males are larger than females and can be distinguished by their mane, which surrounds the head and extends down to the chest.
The big cats prey on large hoofed animals, such as gazelles, impalas, zebras and wildebeest. They will also scavenge and eat smaller prey, if necessary. Hunting often occurs in groups. The males’ manes and larger size make them more conspicuous, so females do the majority of the hunting.
Cincinnati Zoo, Cincinnati, OH
July 2014
Paul, fantastic set.
Greg
The big cats prey on large hoofed animals, such as gazelles, impalas, zebras and wildebeest. They will also scavenge and eat smaller prey, if necessary. Hunting often occurs in groups. The males’ manes and larger size make them more conspicuous, so females do the majority of the hunting.
Cincinnati Zoo, Cincinnati, OH
July 2014
Paul, fantastic set.
Greg
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Apr 9, 2019 09:10:52 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
African lions are the top predators of their range... (show quote)
I'm not lion...this is an informative and excellent set. I enjoyed it!
Apr 9, 2019 09:13:00 #
Extremely nice set of images. Such beautiful detail and lighting.
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