Lion
A species of Roaring cats, Also known as Transvaal lion, Atlas lion, Asiatic lion, African lion Scientific name : Panthera leo Genus : Roaring cats
Lion, A species of Roaring cats
Also known as:
Transvaal lion, Atlas lion, Asiatic lion, African lion
Scientific name: Panthera leo
Genus: Roaring cats
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Description
The West African lion (Panthera leo senegalensis), also known as the Senegal lion or Senegal lion, is a subspecies of the lion. At the beginning of 2014, the game population amounted to around 400 animals, which live in some small areas in southern West Africa. The IUCN lists the subspecies as "critically endangered", making it the most endangered of the existing subspecies.
General Info
Lifespan
10-26 years
Diet
The primary diet of lion comprises large ungulates like wildebeest, zebras, and buffalo. However, it is an opportunistic predator, flexibly consuming smaller prey, carrion, and occasionally plant matter during scarcity.
Appearance
Lion is a large-sized mammal with a stocky body, rounded head, and a powerful build. Its thick fur is predominantly a golden-yellow to reddish-ocre, with a lighter underside. Mature males possess a distinctive mane that ranges in color from blond to black, and young lion have dark spots that may persist in females. Lion's tail concludes with a dark, bushy tuft.
Behavior
Lion are social animals, living in groups called prides, typically made up of related females and their offspring, with a small number of adult males. They exhibit cooperative behavior in hunting and sharing large prey. The males are predominantly responsible for territorial defense, noticeably through roaring and scent marking.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
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