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  2. African lion, facts and photos - National Geographic

    • African lions have been admired throughout history for as symbols of courage and strength. These iconic animals have powerful bodies—in the cat family, they’re second in size only to tigers—and lion ro… See more

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    The species once roamed most of Africa and parts of Asia and Europe. But African lions … See more

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    Lion Prides and Hunting

    Lions are the only cats that live in groups, which are called prides—though there is one population of solitary lions. Prides are family units that may compriseanywhere from two t… See more

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    Threats to Survival

    Today, there are only half as many African lions than there were 25 years ago. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) estimates that fewer than 25,000 lion… See more

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  1. Lion | Characteristics, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica

    Oct 25, 2024 · Lions are most active at night and live in a variety of habitats but prefer grassland, savanna, dense scrub, and open woodland. Historically, they ranged across much of Europe, Asia, and Africa, but now they are found …

  2. The Life of Lions: Kings of the Savanna | Video 4k - YouTube

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  5. African Lion Facts: Habitat, Diet, Behavior - ThoughtCo

    Apr 3, 2019 · The lion may be called the "king of the jungle," but it's actually absent from rainforests. Instead, this cat prefers the grassy plains, savannas, and scrubland of sub-Saharan Africa. The Asiatic lion lives in Gir Forest National …

  6. Lion - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio

    The lion (Panthera leo) is a large cat of the genus Panthera native to Africa and India. It is the most widely recognized animal symbol in human culture and it has been extensively depicted in sculptures and paintings, on national flags, and …

  7. Lion | African Wildlife Foundation

    What is the African lion? It is the second-largest living big cat after the tiger. Males are unique among the cat species for their thick mane of brown or black hair encircling their head and neck. The mane darkens with age, and the …

  8. 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 herbivores, such as zebras and wildebeests. Without top carnivores like lions, …

  9. Lion: A Complete Wildlife Guide To The Lion Of Africa ️

    Lions are nocturnal animals and live in a variety of habitats. However, they prefer the savannah, open woodland, dense scrub, and grasslands. Unfortunately, the lion population has decreased by 43% in the last 21 years, to the current …