Lion - Wikipedia
WEBThe lion is a muscular, broad-chested cat with a short, rounded head, a reduced neck, and round ears; males have broader heads. The fur varies in colour from light buff to silvery grey, yellowish red, and dark brown. The colours of the underparts are generally lighter.
Lion | Characteristics, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAug 19, 2024 · 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
WEBMay 29, 2024 · 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.
African lion, facts and photos - National Geographic
WEBEW. EX. Least Concern Extinct. Current Population Trend: Decreasing. What is the African lion? African lions have been admired throughout history for as symbols of courage and strength. These...
Lion | Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
WEBLions are the world's most social felines. They live in groups of related females, called prides, which may comprise several to as many as 40 individuals, including adults, sub-adults (between the ages of 2 and 4) and cubs, plus one or more resident males. Abundance of prey availability plays a significant role in the size of a lion pride.
Lion | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEBCompared to other big cat species, lions are the most sociable. They live in groups called prides, which can consist of anywhere from two to 30 members, including three or four males, a dozen or more females, and their offspring.
Lion
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...
The Types of Lions: Every Lion Species & Lower Classification
WEBJun 7, 2024 · Up until 10,000 years ago, lions were believed to be the most widespread mammal outside of humans! That’s because there were species of lions that lived in both North America and across Europe’s vast steppe …
Lion Facts: Habitat, Behavior, Diet - ThoughtCo
WEBDec 13, 2019 · Lions are carnivores, a subgroup of mammals that also includes animals such as bears, dogs, raccoons, mustelids, civets, hyenas, and the aardwolf. Lion prey preference is for medium to large ungulates like gemsbok and other antelopes, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest; however, they will eat almost any animal, from rodents to …
African Lion (Panthera Leo) - Guide to Lions in Africa
WEBThe lion (Panthera leo) is a mammal and second largest in the family Felidae, being slightly smaller than the tiger (Panthera tigris). The leopard (Panthera pardus) and the jaguar (Panthera onca) are the two other cats that make up the four “big cats” in the genus Panthera. “Lion” in various languages. Afrikaans: Leeu. Swahili: Simba.