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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

    Nov 15, 2025 · 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 …

  3. Listen to a Lion’s Second Type of Roar, Which Was Just …

    1 day ago · By sifting through thousands of recorded lion sounds, scientists discovered a previously unknown “intermediary roar,” which is shorter and lower-pitched than a full-throated …

  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 | 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...

  7. Lion - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio

    The lion (Panthera leo ) is a large cat of the genus Panthera native to Africa and India. It is the most widely recognized animal symbol in human culture and it has been extensively depicted …

  8. 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.

  9. Lion - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants

    Lion populations today face many growing threats such as habitat loss, a lack of available prey, and coexistence challenges. Conservation scientists estimate there are between 22,000 and …

  10. Lion: King of the Jungle – Facts, Behavior, and Conservation

    Oct 7, 2024 · This article explores the lion’s scientific classification, physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, reproduction, predators, and conservation status. It also delves into …