Lion information
Diet, habitat, lifespan, size and speed for the Lion, from the Animalsss field guide — with market prices, listings and guides as they arrive.
About Lion
The lion 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; and a dark, hairy tuft at the tip of its tail. It is sexually dimorphic; adult male lions are larger than females and have a prominent mane that extends from the head to the shoulders and chest.
Lion facts & figures
Quick facts
- Scientific name
- Panthera leo
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Habitat
- Savanna & grassland
- A group is called
- Pride
Conservation status
Source: IUCN Red List via GBIF
Classification
- Kingdom Animalia
- Phylum Chordata
- Class Mammalia
- Order Carnivora
- Family Felidae
- Genus Panthera
- Species Panthera leo
Source: GBIF
Specs
Typical adult range
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What is the scientific name of the Lion?
Panthera leo. In the GBIF backbone taxonomy it sits in Class Mammalia, Order Carnivora, Family Felidae.
Is the Lion endangered?
The IUCN Red List category recorded for Panthera leo is Vulnerable (VU), read from the Red List category GBIF publishes for that taxon.
How long does a Lion live?
10 to 14 years, from the field-guide figures shown on this page.
What does a Lion eat?
Carnivore. Its usual habitat is savanna & grassland.
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