King of the Jungle

The tawny lion of India and Africa is called the ‘King of the jungle’ – which makes sense, given that a lion grows to 200 kgs, delivers a paw swipe of 400 pounds and can lift 1,000 kgs of prey. Lions hunt in prides, lionesses leading while lions take a backseat, guarding territory. But this is no chilled-out cat – a lion’s unique larynx ensures its 114-decibel-loud roar is heard 8 kms away.