African Lion

The lion is a large cat of the genus Panthera native to Africa and India. It has a muscular, broad-chested body, 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.

Length: 6 – 6.8 ft. (Male, Head and body), 5.2 – 6 ft. (Female, Head and body)

Scientific name: Panthera leo

Height: 3.9 ft. (Male, Adult, At Shoulder), 3 – 3.6 ft. (Female, Adult, At Shoulder)

Mass: 420 lbs (Male, Adult), 280 lbs (Female, Adult)

Lifespan: 15 – 16 years (Female, Adult, In the wild), 8 – 10 years (Male, Adult, In the wild)

Conservation status: Vulnerable (Population decreasing)