Lion - Wikipedia Not to be confused with Mountain lion, Lyon, or Loin 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
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Lion | Characteristics, Habitat, Facts | Britannica Lions live in a variety of habitats but prefer grassland, savanna, dense scrub, and open woodland Historically, they lived across much of Europe, Asia, and Africa, but now they are mainly found in parts of Africa south of the Sahara
Lion | National Geographic Kids Lions are the only big cats that live in groups called prides, which consist of mostly related females, their cubs, plus one or two adult males Learn more amazing facts about these amazing
Lion Facts | Mammals | BBC Earth 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 Lions are known as "hypercarnivores" – almost all of their diet is made up of meat
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
Lion | World Wildlife Fund Lions are symbols of strength facing severe population declines Learn how WWF protects lions and their diverse African habitats