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  1. Animals. 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....

  2. Facts. 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.

  3. Lion, 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.

  4. Lions are carnivores that predominantly hunt and kill medium-sized mammals. © Dana Allen/Wilderness Safaris. Threats. Lions face increasing threats like climate change, poaching, loss of habitat, and loss of prey. Learn more about lions h. 2024 Species Spotlight. January: Emperor Penguin. February: Snow Leopard. March: African elephant. April:

  5. Lion. Overview. Challenges. Solutions. Behaviors & Diet. Habitats. 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 neck.

  6. www.wikiwand.com › en › LionLion - Wikiwand

    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.

  7. Lion guide: species facts and where they live in the wild - Discover Wildlife. Often described as the king of the jungle, lions are a distinctive and well-known big cat species. Learn about lions in BBC Wildlife's expert guide.

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