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Lion: body parts in 3D

About this simulation

Explore Lion body parts in an interactive 3D model. Rotate, select labels, learn each part’s role, and play a matching game for primary science. Head: The head holds the brain, powerful jaws and important sense organs. Ears: Rounded ears help a lion listen for prey and other lions. Eyes: Forward-facing eyes help a lion judge distance, including in dim light. Nose: The nose detects scents left by prey and other lions. Mouth: The mouth contains strong jaws and teeth used to catch prey and eat meat. Mane: A mane is the long hair around the head and neck of most adult male lions. Body: The muscular body supports the lion's strength and movement. Legs: Four strong legs power short bursts of running and leaping. Paws: Large paws have soft pads and retractable claws used for gripping prey. Tail: The tufted tail helps with balance and communication.

What students can explore

  • Head: The head holds the brain, powerful jaws and important sense organs.
  • Ears: Rounded ears help a lion listen for prey and other lions.
  • Eyes: Forward-facing eyes help a lion judge distance, including in dim light.
  • Nose: The nose detects scents left by prey and other lions.
  • Mouth: The mouth contains strong jaws and teeth used to catch prey and eat meat.
  • Mane: A mane is the long hair around the head and neck of most adult male lions.
  • Body: The muscular body supports the lion's strength and movement.
  • Legs: Four strong legs power short bursts of running and leaping.
  • Paws: Large paws have soft pads and retractable claws used for gripping prey.
  • Tail: The tufted tail helps with balance and communication.

Learning objectives

  1. 1Identify the main parts of the Lion.
  2. 2Connect each part with its function.
  3. 3Match labels to the correct parts of the 3D model.

Questions teachers ask

How can students explore this 3D model?

Drag to rotate, scroll or pinch to zoom, and select a body part to read its name and function. The labelled list also supports keyboard navigation.

How does the label-matching game work?

Choose Match labels. Connect each label to its matching dot on the model. Drag a line, or tap a label and then a dot. Correct connections stay visible until every label is matched.

Is this a detailed medical or biological model?

This is a simplified model for learning the main external parts. It does not show every structure, internal anatomy, or natural variation.

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