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Don’t let your roars go unheard this Election Day. Gather your pride and go out and vote! Did you know? Considered the most social of cats, lions live in prides that consist of one or more males, several females, and cubs. African lions breed at 3.5 years old, and the cubs are born spotted at birth. Adult male lions weigh about 375 pounds (170 kilograms), while females average 265 pounds (120 kilograms). See this diorama up close in the Museum’s Hall of African Mammals.

Photo: R. Mickens/ © AMNH

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An African lion’s (Panthera leo) roar can be heard up to 5 mi (8 km) away—that’s some mane character energy!

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Happy International Cat Day!

Did you know? Mane growth in male lions is linked to testosterone, so lions with full manes tend to be the best fighters--and most popular with lionesses.

Most animals have triangular vocal cords, but the lion’s square-shaped pipes make it’s roar deep and loud. It can reach up to 114 decibels, as loud as a jet engine!

See African Lions in the Museum’s Akeley Hall of African Mammals.

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