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African Lion
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African Lion

Panthera leo

A powerful big cat that lives in prides and hunts large herbivores across African grasslands and savannas.

Category Mammal
Habitat Savanna
Diet Carnivore
Lifespan 10–14 years in the wild; up to 20 years in captivity
Size Body length 1.4–2.5 m; shoulder height about 1.0–1.2 m; weight 120–250 kg
Scientific Name Panthera leo

About African Lion

A powerful big cat that lives in prides and hunts large herbivores across African grasslands and savannas.

Fun Fact

Lions are the only big cats that commonly live in social groups called prides.

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Maasai Mara, Kenya , Tanzania Serengeti, Tanzania , Tanzania