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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; round ears; …

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

    Nov 26, 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 enemy). The …

  3. Lion | Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

    The world's most social felines, lions roam the savannas and grasslands of the African continent, hunting cooperatively and raising cubs in prides. Lions have strong, compact bodies and powerful …

  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 Panther Leo …

  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 with its …

  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 | 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. Inside the Pride: Fascinating Lion Facts from the Wild

    Nov 26, 2025 · Lions aren’t just giant cats with great hair, they’re living contradictions. They sleep like house pets, fight like warriors, and rule the savanna with a mix of power, teamwork, and pure …

  9. 10 Types of Lions (Including 4 Extinct Species) - HowStuffWorks

    May 12, 2025 · Lions, one of the most iconic big cats in the animal kingdom, belong to the species Panthera leo, but not all lions are the same. There are several recognized subspecies, each adapted …

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

    Sep 29, 2024 · This article explores the lion’s scientific classification, physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, reproduction, predators, and conservation status. It also delves into their evolutionary …