Lion

Panthera leo

Vulnerable ↓

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

15 years

Length

2.5 m

Weight

190.0 kg

Population

23.0K

Trend

↓ Decreasing

About

아프리카 최대의 야생 고양이과 동물로 최대 250kg에 달하며, 사하라 사막 이남의 사바나와 초원에서 무리 생활을 하는 유일한 사회성 고양이과 동물입니다. 수컷은 상징적인 갈기로 구별됩니다. 최상위 포식자로서 초식동물 개체군을 조절하고 생태계 균형을 유지합니다. 서식지 손실과 인간-야생동물 충돌로 인해 취약 등급으로 분류됩니다.

Fun Facts

✨ A lion's roar can be heard from 8 km away.
✨ Lions sleep up to 20 hours a day.
✨ Female lions do most of the hunting.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 7 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic and Oceanian realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

🌾 Savanna 🌿 Grassland

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Kenya. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇰🇪 Kenya 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

Lion is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Estimated Population

23.0K

Population Trend

↓ Decreasing

Full Taxonomy

Species

Panthera leo (Lion)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish León

French Lion d'Afrique

German Afrikanischer Löwe

Portuguese Leao

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lion?

The scientific name of Lion is Panthera leo. It belongs to the genus Panthera.

What is the conservation status of Lion?

Lion (Panthera leo) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.

Where does Lion live?

Lion is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Kenya. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Kenya.

What family does Lion belong to?

Lion (Panthera leo) belongs to the genus Panthera, which is part of the taxonomic family Felidae.

What does Lion eat?

Lion is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Lion live?

Lion has an average lifespan of approximately 15 years in the wild.

How many Lion are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Lion (Panthera leo) is approximately 23,000 individuals.

Is Lion endangered?

Yes, Lion (Panthera leo) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.