- Lion - Wikipedia
Lion The lion (Panthera leo) is a large cat of the genus Panthera, currently ranging only in Sub-Saharan Africa and India It has a muscular, broad-chested body; a short, rounded head; round ears; and a dark, hairy tuft at the tip of its tail
- Lion | Characteristics, Habitat, Facts | Britannica
lion, (Panthera leo), large, powerfully built cat (family Felidae) that is second in size only to the tiger; it is a famous apex predator (meaning without a natural predator or enemy) The proverbial “king of beasts,” the lion has been one of the best-known wild animals since earliest times
- Lion Facts | Mammals | BBC Earth
The lion is the second biggest big cat after the tiger Unlike most big cats, the lion is social, and lives in family groups called prides This ferocious apex predator works together with its companions to take down sizeable prey like water buffalo, which are much larger than a single lion
- Lion Animal Facts - Panthera leo - A-Z Animals
Adult males typically weigh ~150-250 kg; females ~120-182 kg (varies by region) The lion (Panthera leo) is a large social cat (family Felidae) characterized by strong sexual dimorphism (males often with a mane) and living in prides It is one of the “big cats” in genus Panthera
- African lion, facts and photos | National Geographic
What is the African lion? African lions have been admired throughout history for as symbols of courage and strength These iconic animals have powerful bodies—in the cat family, they’re second
- Lion | Smithsonians National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
The world's most social felines, lions roam the savannas and grasslands of the African continent, hunting cooperatively and raising cubs in prides Lions have strong, compact bodies and powerful forelegs, teeth and jaws for pulling down and killing prey
- Lion | World Wildlife Fund
A lion’s roar can be heard from five miles away and is also a show of power between males Within their pride, female lions act as the primary hunters and work in teams to prey on zebras, wildebeests, antelope, and other large herbivores
- Lion Facts, Types, Diet, Reproduction, Classification, Pictures
The IUCN lists the lion as “Vulnerable” or “VU” Several species of lion have become extinct in the wild, while the existing species are protected in reserves and parks worldwide
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