aÂ·mendÂ·ment. n. 1. The act of changing for the better; improvement: Society may sometimes show signs of repentance and amendment (George G. Coulton). 2.
While several species are relatively well known, the plumed guineafowl and the two members of the genus Agelastes remain relatively poorly known. These large birds measure from 40â71 cm (16â28 inches) in length, and weigh 700â1600 grams or 1.5-3.5 pounds.
The fabled 'Rutledge' weighed 365 kg (807 lbs). 'Simba', the largest lion in captivity recorded in history, weighed 375 kg (826 lbs). Weights for adult African lions range between 150-250 kg for males and 120-182 kg for females. Females are much smaller than males both in size and weight. Their Asian counterpart - the Asian Lion is smaller in size and weight when compared to the African lion. Typical males weigh between 380-450 pounds.