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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Mammalia |
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| Order | : | Carnivora |
| Family | : | Felidae |
| Genus | : | Panthera |
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| Scientific Name | : | Panthera leo |
| Common Name | : | Lion |
| Other Name(s) | : | African Lion |
| Group | : | Mammal |
| Number Of Species | : | 2 |
| Location | : | sub-Saharan Africa |
| Habitat | : | open woodland, scrub, grassland |
| Colour | : | Tawny, Gold, Blonde, Brown |
| Skin Type | : | Fur |
| Size (L) | : | 1.4m - 2.5m (4.7ft - 8.2ft) |
| Weight | : | 120kg - 249kg (264lbs - 550lbs) |
| Top Speed | : | 56kph (35mph) |
| Diet | : | Carnivore |
| Prey | : | Antelope, Warthog, Zebra |
| Predators | : | Human |
| Lifestyle | : | Diurnal/Nocturnal |
| Group Behaviour | : | Pride |
| Life Span | : | 8 - 15 years |
| Age Of Sexual Maturity | : | 2 - 3 years |
| Gestation Period | : | 110 days |
| Average Litter Size | : | 3 |
| Name Of Young | : | Cub |
| Age Of Weaning | : | 6 months |
| Conservation Status | : | Vulnerable |
| Estimated Population Size | : | 23000 |
| Biggest Threat | : | Habitat loss |
| Most Distinctive Feature | : | Long and thick hairy mane of the male around the face |
| Fun Fact | : | Lives in small groups called prides! |