Lions
Lions are the kings of the animal kingdom. The male lions with their manes look so majestic! Scroll down to explore our collection of crafts, worksheets and colouring pages.
10th August is World Lion Day, which makes it a really good day to learn a little about lions and explore the activity ideas below!
Did You Know?
- Lions are a magnificent big cat found living in the grasslands and open woodlands of sub-saharan Africa.
- They are a very social animal, which is unusual for cats - they live in a group called a pride, with around 30 lions.
- Females are the main hunters in the pride as they are faster and more agile than the large males.
- Lions are also the laziest of the big cats, sleeping for up to 20 hours a day!
Fun Fact: The beautiful thick mane you see on a male lion also serves a purpose - to protect their necks during fights with other males.
Our Lion Activities for Kids
Lions in Fiction
If you are doing a project about lions, reading stories about them is a great introduction. Here are some suggestions to get you started.
Picture Books:
The Lion Inside by Rachel Bright and Jim Field
Arlo: The Lion Who Couldn’t Sleep by Catherine Rayner
How to Hide a Lion by Helen Stephens
Little Red and the Very Hungry Lion by Alex T. Smith
African Animal Tales: Lazy Lion by Mwenye Hadithi
Chapter Books:
The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo
The Mystery of the Missing Lion by Alexander McCall Smith
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
Bravelands by Erin Hunter
Princess Angelica: Part Time Lion Trainer by Monique Polak
