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Asiatic Lions

Asiatic Lions. Presented by: Josh Tedesco. Asiatic lion. Panthera Leo Persica Gujarat, India Currently protected by the Gir Protected Area 200-350 in the area. Facts. Males weigh 330-550 & Females weigh 264- 396 Males reproduce at 5 yrs. But females can reproduce at 4 yrs.

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Asiatic Lions

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  1. Asiatic Lions Presented by: Josh Tedesco

  2. Asiatic lion • Panthera Leo Persica • Gujarat, India • Currently protected by the Gir Protected Area • 200-350 in the area

  3. Facts • Males weigh 330-550 & Females weigh 264- 396 • Males reproduce at 5 yrs. But females can reproduce at 4 yrs. • Gestation period runs 110-119 days.

  4. Facts Diet- they are carnivores They prey on deer, antelope, and water buffalo. But due to habitat destruction they are forced to go on a strict diet. They travel and hunt in packs called pride packs.

  5. Why They are Endangered • They were being hunted in the early 1900’s • They are very vulnerable to disease’s • Over 1,000 of the species died from outbreaks and habitat destruction

  6. Quiz • Where are they located? • Who is protecting them? • Why are they endangered? • How many are left? • Who weighs more? Male or Female?

  7. Works Cited • www.nationalgepgraphic.com

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