Lion
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Felidae
Panthera
Panthera leo
The Lion (Panthera leo) is a mammal of the family Felidae. The male lion, easily recognized by his mane, may weigh up to 250 kg (550 lb). Females are much smaller, weighing up to 180 kg (400 lb). In the wild… More »
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The Lion ( Panthera leo ) is one of four big cats in the genus Panthera , and a member of the family Felidae. With some males exceeding 250 kg (550 lb) in weight,
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African lions (Panthera leo) live in most of sub-Saharan Africa except in desert and rainforest habitats. Lions were once exterminated from South Africa, where they remain in Kruger and Kalahari Gemsbok National Parks and possibly some other protected areas.
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Panthera leo (female ... Panthera leo (Linnaeus, 1758 ... Panthera leo on Mammal Species of the World. Don E. Wilson & DeeAnn M. Reeder (editors). 2005. Mammal Species of the World. A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference (3rd ed).
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Lion (Panthera leo) on ARKive - species information, 102 images and 14 videos ... It seems that no animal has inspired the imagination of man more than the lion. Characterised as fearsome, courageous and majestic, the lion's strength and ferocity has earned it accolades such as ‘King of Beasts' in many cultures. ... As the largest...
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Classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List (1), and listed on Appendix II of CITES (3). Subspecies: Asiatic lion, Panthera leo persica, classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List (1), and listed on Appendix I of CITES (3).
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The Asian lion (Panthera leo persica) lives in the Gir Forest of India. There are about 200 Asian lions remaining there, all that is left of what was a thriving lion population that was once widespread all over southwest Asia.
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Gallery: Husqvarna Panthera Leo ... Concept cars are a dime a dozen around these parts -- but concept lawnmowers? A little more rare, and the latest from Husqvarna looks to be about as closely related to that rusty John Deere in your shed as Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes ... Panthera _and_ Leo in one? I smell a MacOS killer.
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African Lion (Panthera leo krugeri) facts, photos and videos. ... Genus: Panthera; Species: leo; Subspecies: krugeri; Height: 42 - 54 inches; Length: 132 - 168 inches; Weight: 330 - 550 lbs; Gestation: 100 - 120 days; Offspring: 1 - 6; Life Span: 13 - 25 years; Top Speed (Ground): 36 mph;
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