Mammal
Lion
Scientific name: Panthera leo
This is a lion. Lions are big cats with a very loud roar!
Quick facts
- Size
- Length: 1.4–2.5 m (4.6–8.2 ft)Height: 1–1.2 m (3.3–3.9 ft)
- Weight
- 122–260 kg (269–573 lb)
- Lives for
- 12–17 years
- Top speed
- 53 km/h (33 mph)
- Food
- Meat eater
- Awake
- Active at night
- In the wild
- Vulnerable
- They need our help to stay safe.
All about the Lion
Lions are big, strong cats that live on the grassy plains and open woodlands of Africa, and a small group lives in India. They live in family groups called prides. The females do most of the hunting, and grown-up males have a shaggy mane.
Fun facts
One star is easy, three stars are for big explorers.
- Easy
Lions love to rest. They can lie around for up to 21 hours a day!
- Medium
A lion's roar can be heard almost 5 kilometers (3 miles) away.
- Medium
A pride can have from 3 to 30 lions.
- Hard
Lionesses do most of the hunting and can sprint at up to 53 km/h (33 mph).
- Hard
A hungry male lion can eat about 63 kilograms (140 pounds) of meat in one meal.
Where does it live?
The coloured places on the map show where the Lion lives in the wild.
- Africa
- Asia
What does the Lion eat?
ZebraFavourite food- Dead animals
Play and learn
Games with this animal and its friends.
