The lion is called the king in the forest. The lion is very big and fierce. People can often see lions in the zoo, and those lions will be very docile because they have been trained. But some big wild lions are really fierce and often eat some small animals. However, there is a very small lion in the world, which was only 1.5 kg when it was born. This little lion comes from Somalia, and its name is also called Somali lion.

First, the characteristics of the Somali lion

An adult Somali lion can weigh up to 91 kilograms, even if it is extremely large, it can only weigh up to 178 kilograms, which is much different from an ordinary big lion. When the Somali lion was born, it was like a rabbit. The female is petite, only 2/3 of that of the male, so this kind of lion is called the smallest in the world.

Somali lions have very strong limbs and are good at running. In appearance, the head will be very wide and round, and the eyes will be very radiant and radiant, giving people a very dignified feeling, which will make many animals afraid. There will be long beards and short beards under the chin, all of which are white.

Somali lion's ears are round and upright, and the back of the ears is black. Because of its light body, it is very flexible in action, but the limbs of this lion are very strong and strong. Among all lion species, Somali lion runs the fastest.

Second, the life of Somali lions

Somali lions usually go out at night or when the weather is cooler. Rabbits and sheep are often caught as their own food. Although Somali lions are small in size, they are very fierce. After catching their prey, they can quickly bite and devour it.

In the family of Somali lions, the male lion has the highest status, because lions also belong to social animals, so they must have a leader. There are not many such lions now. Because of the outbreak of infectious diseases on the grassland and the gradual deterioration of air quality, many Somali lions have died, and now the few lions have been protected.