| Common Name: | Lion |
| Scientific Name: | Panthera leo |
| Also Known As: | – |
| Type: | Cat |
| Classification: | Mammal |
| Diet: | Carnivore |
| Length: | 160 – 208 cm (63 – 82 inch) (excl. tail) |
| Height: | 100 – 120 cm (39.4 – 47.2 inch) (at the shoulder) |
| Weight: | 110 – 225 kg (242.6 – 496.1 lb) |
| Top Speed: | 80 kph (50 mph) |
| Life Span: | 12-16 years in the wild, 25 years in captivity |
| Migration Habit: | Does not migrate |
| IUCN Redlist Status: | Vulnerable |
| Population Trend: | Decreasing |
Lions are Mammals that are a species of Cat. Their scientific name is Panthera leo.
These Mammals are Carnivores, and groups of Lions are known as a Pride.
Lion Habitat
Lions can be found in many countries in Africa and Asia, these countries include Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, DR Congo, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Eswatini, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Rwanda, and Togo.
They strive in habitats like forests, savannas, shrublands, grasslands, and deserts.
Lion Young
These Cats mature at the age of 2 years. Once matured, Lions can have 2-6 young after a gestation period of 110 days.
Lion young are called cubs and, like most animal young, are extremely cute.
References: Wikipedia and the IUCN Redlist.