Lion
Panthera leo
Behavior and diet
The lion is related to the jaguar, leopard and panther. After the tiger, it is the largest big cat. Unlike the other big cats, which are primarily solitary beasts, lions live in groups called prides. Male lions are easily distinguished from females by their large manes, which can vary in color from a light beige color to a very dark brown color. Lions are carnivores and nocturnal hunters. The females do the majority of the hunting and will work together to bring down large animals such as wildebeest, buffalo, crocodiles, zebra and even a weakened elephant. The gestation period of a female lion is around 110 days, with two to four cubs being the average number for a litter. Male lions will leave the pride at around three years of age, while females will stay with the pride into which they were born their entire lives.
Lion photos
Photo taken at Tsavo National Park, Kenya by Africa Vacation Safaris Tsavo National Park, Kenya
10 Mar 2020
Lions, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Photo taken at Serengeti National Park, Tanzania by Migration Venture Africa Ltd Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
16 Mar 2016
Lion in Selous Game reserve
Photo taken at Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania by African Pangolin Safaris Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania
07 Feb 2019
Lion and lioness drinking at the endless plain of Serengeti
Photo taken at Serengeti National Park, Tanzania by Tanganyika Outdoor Safari and Adventure Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
26 Jun 2015
Classic Okavango Delta, Botswana
Photo taken at Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana by Wilderness Safaris Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
24 Jul 2013
Young Male Lion in Selous
Photo taken at Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania by Kanuth Adventure Safaris Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania
15 Dec 2014
Found in these countries:
Botswana
DR Congo
Kenya
Malawi
Mozambique
Namibia
Rwanda
South Africa
Tanzania
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
International lion day is celebrated on 10 August
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