Lioness stalking
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| Common name | Lion |
| Scientific name | Panthera leo |
| Taxonomic group | Felidae |
| Source | Dan L. Perlman |
| Ecosystems | Grasslands, savannas |
| Grasslands and savannas | Tropical savanna |
| Ecological interactions | Predation |
| Organisms | Animals |
| Animals | Mammals |
| Date | August 09, 2003 |
| Location | Serengeti National Park,Tanzania,Africa |
Lioness stalking, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. This lioness was stalking a female impala. About four minutes later she got close to her prey, but it got away before she could pounce. Lionesses generally do most of the hunting of the pride (and are much better hunters than the males), but the males (which are larger) typically get the first crack at the food. Lionesses may weigh as much as 400 lb (almost 200 kg) and can eat as much as 25% of their own weight in a single feeding bout.
