The Ruvyironza River rises in the mountains of Southern Burundi and follows a northern course for about 110 kilometers before joining an upper branch of Tanzania’s Kagera River. The Ruvyironza River is considered the most remote source of the Nile River, the longest river in the world.
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Panthera leo - The male lion is larger than the female and has a coarse mane covering the head and neck. Lions rest or sleep for 20 hours or more each day. When they do hunt, it is often during the day and usually a task reserved for the females, who co-operate to bring down the heavier prey animals. Averaging about 15 individuals, lion prides require large amounts of food. Lions once ranged throughout Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas, but are now considered a vulnerable species. Their populations have suffered a sharp decline.
