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Lion Facts

Panthera leo

Discover fascinating facts about lions — habitat, diet, lifespan, and more!

🔬 Scientific Classification

kingdom
Animalia
phylum
Chordata
class
Mammalia
order
Varies by species
family
Felidae
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Habitat

African savannas and grasslands

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Diet

Carnivorous (large ungulates)

Lifespan

10–14 years (wild)

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Size

1.2 m tall, 190 kg (male)

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Conservation

Vulnerable

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Scientific Name

Panthera leo

💡 Fun Facts About Lions

  • 01Lions are the only cats with tufted tails.
  • 02A lion's roar can be heard up to 8 km away.
  • 03A lion can eat up to 40 kg of meat in one meal.
  • 04Lions sleep 16–20 hours a day.

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