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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. The length and color of a lion's mane is likely determined by age, genetics and hormones. Young lions have light spotting on their coats that disappears as they grow.
Without their coats, lion and tiger bodies are so similar that only experts can tell them apart.
key characteristics
Most of the males grow manes that vary in length and some don"t have them at all.
Size
Male lions are much bigger than females. The length of a female is typically between 4.6 and 5.7 feet, while the length of a male is between 5.6 and 8.3 feet. Their tail length is 27 to 41 inches.
Weight
Female lions weigh 270 to 400 pounds, while males weigh 330 to 570 pounds.
Life Span
Lions live about 15 years in the wild.
Differences between Males and Females
As previously mentioned lions and lioness differ in size and weight, but they also differ status, physical abilities, appearance, etc.
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