Mountain lions are known by many names: panthers, pumas, cougars, and catamounts, for example. However, there is one moniker that perfectly describes one of their more unusual characteristics: the ...

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Lions are often called the “king of the jungle.” While they only contribute to around 10% of the pride’s hunts, lions protect the pride and guard its territory, thus being recognized as figureheads.