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May 18, 2024 · Learn about the lion, the second largest cat and a famous apex predator that lives in a variety of habitats but prefers grassland and savanna. Find out how lions are unique among cats in that they live in groups, or prides, and how they hunt, roar, and mark their territory.
- Savannas, Grasslands, Scrub, Open Woodlands
- 4.6-8.2 ft (1.4 to 2.5 m)
- 10-15 Years
- African lions live in groups called ‘prides’. The African lion is actually the most social of all big cats on the planet. A pride can include up to 30 animals, but typically are made up of 10-15, with five or six females, their cubs (both male and female) and two males who breed with the females in the group.
- Young male lions get kicked out of the pride by older males when they reach sexual maturity, at about 2 years old. These young males then live and roam in small groups (often with brothers and cousins), until they find another pride that they could take over and breed with females.
- When a male lion takes over a pride, it can kill all the lion cubs to bring the pride’s females into heat again. This allows the new males to breed and raise their own offspring.
- A male lions mane is a symbol of their fighting ability and health to both potential mates, and rivals. Experiments showed that darker and longer manes are attracted more females, and male lions were more likely to attack blonder, and shorter manes.
- Lalmeida
- Nearly all wild lions live in Africa, but one small population exists elsewhere. In the wild, there are two formally recognised lion subspecies. The African lion (Panthera leo leo) is found in Africa, south of the Sahara desert.
- Male lions can weigh 30 stone. On average, male lions weigh 190kg (almost 30 stone) and females weigh 126kg (almost 20 stone). They need this weight and power behind them to hunt large prey and defend their pride.
- They start off spotty. Young lions have rosettes and spots on their sandy coats, but these generally disappear as they mature.
- The magnificent manes on male lions tell a story. Most male lions grow impressive manes the older they get. These manes grow up to 16cm long and are a sign of dominance.
The 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.
Learn about lion facts, threats, and conservation efforts by WWF. Lions are vulnerable big cats that live in groups, hunt at night, and roar to mark their territory.
Learn about lions' habits, diet, lifespan, speed, hunting and more in this fun and informative article. Find out why lions are not always the king of the jungle and how to celebrate International Lion Day.
Learn about the habitat, behavior, diet, and threats of African lions, the second largest cats and the only ones that live in groups. See stunning images of these iconic animals and how they are protected by National Geographic and its partners.
