The Big Five
Lioness
Lioness hunting safari in the Kalahari and Limpopo
Panthera leo
The lioness (Panthera leo) forms the stable core of a pride and takes part in communal care of cubs. Several females may coordinate while hunting.
- Coat: plain tawny without a mane, paler on the belly and muzzle.
- Approximate weight: 110–180 kg.
- Speed: approximately 70–80 km/h, only over short distances.
- Interesting fact: related females commonly remain in the same pride throughout life.
It combines stealth, observation and acceleration, rather than sustained running. Any management requires certain identification, permits, quotas and professional direction.
Where to find it
Lioness hunting is organised in the Kalahari and Limpopo, South Africa, always subject to permits, quotas and availability.
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