The African Lion
The African Lion, iconic predator of the savannahs, embodies strength and sociability in nature, while underscoring the importance of preserving large predators to maintain ecosystem balance.
The King of the animals
When a lion stares at you with its golden eyes, radiating power and majesty, you understand why it has been considered the king of animals. It is the largest of the felines, with a large male weighing up to 250 kg. The lioness is smaller but more agile, capable of running very fast, so she is the one who mainly hunts to feed the family. Only the male wears a mane; he reigns over a few lionesses.
After 110 days of gestation, the lioness gives birth to a litter of 1 to 4 cubs, which she initially raises separately from the group to protect them, especially from their father! Then she gradually integrates them into the group when they reach 2 months.
Once widespread throughout the world, even in Europe, the lion now only lives in Africa, except for a small population of the Asian subspecies, which lives in Gir National Park, in northwestern India.
Keyfacts about the African Lion
Individuals in the wild
Average Weight
Gestation Period
Identity Card
- Name: African Lion
- Latin name: Panthera leo leo
- Origin: Sub-Saharan Africa and West India
- IUCN Status: Vulnerable
- CITES: Appendix II
Grand-parents
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Parents
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Offspring
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Friends of the African Lion
The following animals live close to the African Lion at Pairi Daiza