Lion

A lion (Panthera leo) is a large, carnivorous feline in the genus Panthera that is native to Africa and India. It is one of the world's most recognizable wild animals, known for the male's impressive mane and its social structure. 🦁

Lions have a muscular, robust body with a short, tawny-colored coat and a tufted tail. The male is easily distinguished by its thick, shaggy mane, which can range from blond to black and serves as a signal of health and strength. Lions are the only cats to have a distinct difference in appearance between the male and female.

Lions are found in grasslands and savannas. They are carnivores and apex predators. While they are known for hunting large prey like zebra and wildebeest, they will also hunt smaller animals and scavenge for food.

Lions are the only cats that live in social groups, called prides. A pride typically consists of a few adult males, several related females, and their cubs. The females do most of the hunting, while the males' primary role is to defend the pride's territory from rival lions. They are most active at night.