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Hace 1 día · 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 proverbial “king of beasts,” the lion has been one of the best-known wild animals since earliest times.
Lions are symbols of strength and courage and have been celebrated throughout history for these characteristics. They are also common symbols for royalty and stateliness, hence the phrase ‘king of the jungle’. Ancient Egyptians venerated lions as their war dieties due to their strength, power and fierceness.
African lion. African lions are revered the world over, but their population has shrunk in half over the past 25 years. Conflict with humans is one of the greatest threats they face. Photograph by ...
The lion ( Panthera leo) is a large cat of the genus Panthera, native to Africa and India. It has a muscular, broad-chested body; a short, rounded head; round ears; and a hairy tuft at the end of its tail. It is sexually dimorphic; adult male lions are larger than females and have a prominent mane.
Top 10 facts about lions. Adopt an animal. More animal facts. © naturepl.com / Anup Shah / WWF. 1. Nearly all wild lions live in Africa, but one small population exists elsewhere. In the wild, there are two formally recognised lion subspecies. The African lion ( Panthera leo leo ) is found in Africa, south of the Sahara desert.
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Vulnerable. Population. around 20,000 - 25,000. Scientific Name. Panthera Leo. Weight. 242 – 599 pounds. Length. 53 – 98 inches. Habitats. savannas, shrublands, and semi-arid deserts. Throughout history, lions have been admired as a symbol of power, strength, and courage.
Fact Sheet. Conservation. Meet the Animals. Physical Description. Lions have strong, compact bodies and powerful forelegs, teeth and jaws for pulling down and killing prey. Their coats are yellow-gold, and adult males have shaggy manes that range in color from blond to reddish-brown to black.
