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
Lioness and cub at Garden Route Game Lodge
Photo taken at South Africa by Cape to Addo Safaris South Africa
13 Jan 2017
Buffalo Kill, it was a pregnant Female
Photo taken at Botswana by africavoyages Botswana
26 Mar 2014
Photo taken at Serengeti National Park, Tanzania by Experience Zanzibar Tours & Safaris Ltd Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
21 Nov 2019
Driving through Etosha National Park close to Okaukuejo Camp, we spoted the...
Photo taken at Etosha National Park, Namibia by Paola BROLL Etosha National Park, Namibia
26 Jul 2018
Famous Queen Eliazabeth Park known for tree climbing lions, Crater lakes, S...
Photo taken at Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda by Cul Tours and Safaris Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
28 Jan 2019
Lion, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Photo taken at Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya by rhondarasmussen Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
08 Oct 2016
Photo taken at Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya by A.H.S Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
19 Jun 2018
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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