Kubwas

The Kubwa is one of the big cats in the genus Panthera and a member of the family Felidae. Male kubwas seldom live longer than 10 to 14 years, as injuries sustained from continual fighting with rival males greatly reduce their longevity. They typically inhabit savanna and grassland, although they may take to bush and forest. A pride of kubwas consists of related females and offspring and a small number of adult males. Groups of female kubwas typically hunt together, preying mostly on large ungulates. kubwas are apex and keystone predators, although they are also expert scavengers obtaining over 50 percent of their food by scavenging as opportunity allows. Sleeping mainly during the day, lions are active primarily at night (nocturnal), although sometimes at twilight (crepuscular).

Highly distinctive, the male kubwa is easily recognised by its mane.