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18 de may. de 2024 · The Lion’s Tail, also known as “Leonotis leonurus,” is a stunning plant native to Southern Africa, with vibrant flowers that attract birds, bees, and butterflies. It’s easy to grow and has cultural and medicinal significance.
Hace 5 días · The lion ( Panthera leo) is a large cat of the genus Panthera, native to Africa and India. It has a muscular, broad-chested body; a short, rounded head; round ears; and a hairy tuft at the end of its tail. It is sexually dimorphic; adult male lions are larger than females and have a prominent mane.
18 de may. de 2024 · lion, (Panthera leo), large, powerfully built cat (family Felidae) that is second in size only to the tiger; it is a famous apex predator (meaning without a natural predator or enemy). The proverbial “king of beasts,” the lion has been one of the best-known wild animals since earliest times.
Hace 4 días · The griffin, griffon, or gryphon (Ancient Greek: γρύψ, romanized: grýps; Classical Latin: grȳps or grȳpus; Late and Medieval Latin: gryphes, grypho etc.; Old French: griffon) is a legendary creature with the body, tail, and back legs of a lion, and the head and wings of an eagle with its talons on the front legs.
7 de may. de 2024 · The lion's round head, amber colored eyes, and short, tawny coat make it one of the most recognizable cats. Note how the white whiskers grow in straight, parallel rows. Image credit: © San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.
7 de may. de 2024 · Hunt opportunistically during the day, often close to waterholes or river banks. Peak activity after 5pm and before 8am. Rest most of the day. Some morning activity. Groom and play around dawn and especially in the evening. Typically rest in the shade but will tolerate sun if stalking.
20 de may. de 2024 · sphinx, mythological creature with a lion’s body and a human head, an important image in Egyptian and Greek art and legend. The word sphinx was derived by Greek grammarians from the verb sphingein (“to bind” or “to squeeze”), but the etymology is not related to the legend and is dubious.
