English: African Lion is the second largest cat after Tiger, & the most famous creature since the Dawn of Civilization, used as symbol of Bravery & Power by many Emperors & Empires e.g The Great Ashoka Chakra, Nemean Lion in Greek Mythology, Sphinx in Egypt, Roman Depiction, Trafalgar square London & many more.

It is a muscular, deep-chested cat with a short, rounded head, a reduced neck & round ears, a hairy tuft at the end of its tail. Adult male lions have a prominent mane, which is the most recognizable feature. Specs: 1. Unlike Tiger, it is a social cat, lives in a group consisted of up-to 30 members named pride. 2. They are laziest of all the big cats, & can sleep for 16-20 hours each day. 3. A male needs 7kg of meat or more a day. 4. The heaviest lion on record weighed an amazing 375 kg. 5. Lions are the national animal of Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, England, Ethiopia, Luxembourg, Netherlands & Singapore. 6. Famous Movies on lion includes; The Lion King, Madagascar, Roar, The Chronicles of Narnia, Mia & the White lion. 7. These majestic cats are threatened by habitat loss & Hunting. 8. Given Titles: The King of Beasts, The Warrior, The Leader, The protector & The Killer. Specs: Scientific name: Panthera Latin (Leo), Greek (Leon) Family: Felidae Group name: Pride Height: 4 ft Weight: 150-250 kg Length: 10 ft approx Life Span: 10-12 years approx Canine: 3 inches Bite Force: 600-800 pounds per sq inch Speed: 50 mile / 80 kmph Claws: 3 inches Territory: 100 sq mile Roar: upto 8 km Habitat: Africa, Asia & Europe Diet: Carnivore eats upto 5 kg per day

IUCN Status: Endangered