African lion
African lion
Savannah's Golden King
The lion, a member of the cat family and one of the “big cats” of the panther genus, has a distinctive mane in males and an average weight of 180-255 kilograms.
The lioness, which has no mane for hunting efficiency, has a longer tail that ends in a black, hairy tuft. Females, although smaller than males, are more agile and faster and do the hunting, while males patrol around the territory and guard the pack.
Characteristics
Order:
Carnivora
Family:
Felidae
Scientific name of the species:
Panthera leo
Habitat:
Forest, savannah, grasslands, desert
Origin:
Africa
Current trend:
Decrease
Number of individuals in the world:
23.000-39.000
Lifetime:
10-14 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
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