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  1. 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; …

  2. Lion | Characteristics, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica

    3 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). …

  3. Lion | National Geographic Kids

    Lion prides can be as small as 3 or as big as 40 animals. In a pride, lions hunt prey, raise cubs, and defend their territory together. In prides the females do most of the hunting and cub...

  4. Lion Animal Facts - Panthera leo - A-Z Animals

    May 27, 2024 · There are two types of lion subspecies. One is named Panthera leo melanochaita and lives across South and East Africa. The second lion subspecies has the scientific name …

  5. Lion Facts | Mammals | BBC Earth

    May 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 …

  6. Lion | African Wildlife Foundation

    What is the African lion? It is the second-largest living big cat after the tiger. Males are unique among the cat species for their thick mane of brown or black hair encircling their head and …

  7. Lion | World Wildlife Fund

    Throughout history, lions have been admired as a symbol of power, strength, and courage. Previously, lions roamed throughout all of Africa and parts of Asia and Europe.

  8. As humans develop wild habitats, lions and humans come into increasingly closer contact. Livestock begins to replace natural prey, fueling human-lion conflict in which lions are killed in …

  9. Lion | Nature | PBS

    The lion is one of the five big cats in the genus Panthera and a member of the family Felidae. With some males exceeding 250 kg (550 lb) in weight, it is the second-largest living cat after the...

  10. 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.