African Lion
African lion, facts and photos - National Geographic
These iconic animals have powerful bodies—in the cat family, they're second in size only to tigers—and lion roars that can be heard from five miles away ...
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; ...
The magnificent lion: the symbol of Africa - WWF-UK
African lion numbers have plummeted by over 40% in the last three generations, due to loss of living space and conflict with people.
African Lion aims to strengthen interoperability among participants and build readiness to respond to crises and contingencies in Africa and around the world.
Lion | Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
Except for a small population of the Indian lion subspecies that remains in the Gir Forest of northwest India, lions now live only in Africa, from the Sahara's ...
Lion | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
Lions are apex predators of the African savanna. This means they play a pivotal role in sustaining healthy ecosystems by maintaining balanced numbers of ...
African Lion - Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
The African lion is a carnivore, dining mostly on ungulates but occasionally taking on larger prey items like elephants and hippos.
African Lion (Panthera Leo) - Guide to Lions in Africa
African lions live in Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Tanzania, the Central African Republic, South Sudan and other parts of sub-Saharan Africa.
African Lion | The Maryland Zoo
Lions are dominant predators lording over the food chain wherever they roam. What they have over every other big cat, and over every other African predator, is ...
African lions are typically found in savannas, plains, grasslands, dense bush and open woodlands where prey is abundant.
Fun Facts About Lions • African Lion Information For Kids - Folly Farm
The African lion is bigger than the Asiatic lion and it's the second largest big cat, after the tiger.
Lion | Characteristics, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
Historically, they ranged across much of Europe, Asia, and Africa, but now they are found mainly in parts of Africa south of the Sahara. An isolated population ...
Lion | African Wildlife Foundation
African lions are threatened due to habitat loss and demand for their parts. AWF is building a future where lion habitats are conserved so lion populations ...
African Lion | Saint Louis Zoo
African lions are disappearing from some of their traditional habitats because of human activity and the decline of prey species. The Saint Louis Zoo ...
The African Lion: Everything You Need to Know
The African lion is 4 to 6.5 feet, with a 25–40-inch tail. Their weight ranges from 260 to 420 pounds. Lion cubs are born with dark spots on their coats.
Lion - National Geographic Kids
CUB CUTIE: Young African lions grow up in prides with between 3 and 40 other felines. Females usually live with the pride for life, but males often leave ...
African lions are unique among cats in that they live in social groups called prides. Prides hunt together to bring down moderate to large-sized prey, ...
AfricanLion - U.S. Army Europe and Africa
African Lion 24 is U.S. Africa Command's largest, premier, joint, annual exercise. This year's event marks a significant milestone as U.S. Army ...
African Lion & Environmental Research Trust: ALERT
Welcome to ALERT, we are a trust-based in Zimbabwe that focuses on the African Lion rehabilitation as well as environmental and landscape redevelopment.
African Lion | Lincoln Park Zoo
Lions are the second-largest big cat species behind tigers. Males may weigh up to 500 pounds and measure up to 8 feet long.