Lion

Lion

Panthera leo

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. 

 

 

Found in these top parks and game reserves

    • Amboseli National Park
    • Chobe National Park
    • Etosha National Park
    • Greater Kruger National Park
    • Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve
    • Hwange National Park
    • Kruger National Park
    • Kwando, Linyanti & Selinda Reserves
    • Lake Nakuru National Park
    • Liwondé National Park

Found in these countries:

  •  Botswana
  •  DR Congo
  •  Kenya
  •  Malawi
  •  Mozambique
  •  Namibia
  •  Rwanda
  •  South Africa
  •  Tanzania
  •  Uganda
  •  Zambia
  •  Zimbabwe
  •  Chad
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