Lion cartoon

Read these lion jokes with a friend, your family or your class. Pause after each question and see who can guess the playful answer.

Jokes to read aloud

What does a lion do on a boat?
Use his Roar

Why did the lion lose at chess?
It was playing with a cheetah.

What do you call a lion wearing a stylish hat?
A dandy lion

What's the difference between a tiger and a lion ?
A tiger has the mane part missing

Where does a lion sleep?
Anywhere he wants to!

Why do lions always eat raw meat?
Because they don't know how to cook.

Why did the lion choose a colourful school bag?
It wanted to take pride in its appearance.

What is a lions favorite state?
Maine

What street do lions live on?
Mane St.

What animals do you need to make a square?
4 Lions.

What do you call a lion’s reflection?
A copycat

How do lions like to pass the time?
By lion around.

What's the difference between a tiger and a lion?
A tiger always tells the truth. The other one's a lion.

Why did the lion win the spelling contest?
It knew a clawful lot of words.

How did the tiger do his first day as a lion impersonator?
He was a roaring success.

Why couldn't the tired tiger get to sleep?
He had nothing to lion.

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