Description
The second largest of the big cats. Full-grown males measure up to 10 feet in length from the tip of he tail to the nose. Males regularly exceed 400 pounds. Females range from 275 to 400 pounds. Males mostly have thick manes as a indication of gender from long distances.

Diet
Lions are often referred to as ‘opportunistic hunters’, eating whatever they can catch for themselves or steal from other predators. Prey include zebras, wilderbeasts and antelope.

Location
Found mainly in Africa. An isolated group of white lions has been identified in South Africa.

Habitat

Defining features
Lions have always been respected by man for their nobility, courage, loyalty, combative skills and sexual prowess.

Threat
Lions are not currently under threat but may be so unless trade is regulated.