00:00They shared a common ancestor probably between 98,000 and 52,000 years ago.
00:07Due to the expansion of the Sahara between 83,126,600 years ago,
00:15lion populations in West and North Africa became separated. As the rainforest decreased and thus
00:21gave rise to more open habitats. Lions moved from West to Central Africa. Size,
00:28male lions grow to be 9 to 10 feet. Long and can weigh up to 500 pounds.
00:34Females grow to be 7 to 8 feet. Long and weigh between. 270 and 350 pounds.
00:43Lifespan, the average lifespan of the African lion. In the wild is 15 to 18 years.
00:50And 25 to 30 years in human care. Food-slash-eating habits lions primarily.
00:56Eat large animals.
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