WEBThe lion ( Panthera leo) is a large cat of the genus Panthera, native to Africa and India. It has a muscular, broad-chested body; a short, rounded head; round ears; and a hairy tuft at the end of its tail. It is sexually dimorphic; adult male lions are larger than females and have a prominent mane. details
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Lion | Characteristics, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · 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.
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Lion | Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
WEBFact Sheet. Conservation. Physical Description. Lions have strong, compact bodies and powerful forelegs, teeth and jaws for pulling down and killing prey. Their coats are yellow-gold, and adult males have shaggy manes that range in …
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Amazing Facts about Lions | OneKindPlanet Animal Education & Facts
WEBLions have terrific night vision. They are 6 times more sensitive to light than humans. This gives them a distinct advantage over some prey species when hunting at night. Lions communicate through a range of behaviours and their expressive movements are very highly developed.
WEBScientific Name: Panthera leo. Type: Mammals. Diet: Carnivore. Group Name: Pride. Size: Head and body, 4.5 to 6.5 feet; tail, 26.25 to 39.5 inches. Weight: 265 to 420 pounds. Lion prides can be...
WEBFacts. VU Status. Vulnerable. Population. around 20,000 - 25,000. Scientific Name. Panthera Leo. Weight. 242 – 599 pounds. Length. 53 – 98 inches. Habitats. savannas, shrublands, and semi-arid deserts. Throughout history, lions have been admired as a symbol of power, strength, and courage.
WEBLion, large, powerfully built cat that is second in size only to the tiger. The proverbial ‘king of the beasts,’ the lion has been one of the best-known wild animals since earliest times. Lions are most active at night and live in a variety of habitats but prefer grassland, savanna, dense scrub, and open woodland.
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African lion, facts and photos - National Geographic
WEBAnimals. Photo Ark. African lions are revered the world over, but their population has shrunk in half over the past 25 years. Conflict with humans is one of the greatest threats they face....
WEBMay 31, 2022 · They are 6.6 to 9.2 feet (2 to 2.8 m) long from head to tail and weigh between 242 to 418 pounds (110 to 190 kg), according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). — In photos: The lions of Kenya's...
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Lion - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEB56. km/h mph. Weight. 120-249. kg lbs. Length. 140-250. cm inch. The lion ( Panthera leo ) is a large cat of the genus Panthera native to Africa and India. It is the most widely recognized animal symbol in human culture and it has been extensively depicted in sculptures and paintings, on national flags, and in contemporary films and literature.