Kiara is a female lioness
Species: African Lioness
Name: Kiara
Status: Although the population is declining, lions are not currently listed as endangered.
Distribution: The lion is found throughout the south Sahara desert and in parts of southern Africa.
Size: Males stand at shoulder height of about 4 feet and reach 5 to 8 feet in length. Their tails average a length of 3 feet and can weigh as much as 330 to 500 pounds. Females are much smaller than males.
Food: When fullgrown, Kiara will eat up to 20 pounds of meat a day. Her diet consists of Beef, Pork, Chicken, and Deer. Her food is supplemented daily with vitamins and calcium to insure her a long and healthy life.
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Lifespan: 15 years in the wild, 24 years in captivity. Kiara was born in September 2004
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