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The Lion (Panthera leo) is a mammal of the family Felidae and one of four "big cats" in the panthera genus. The lion is one of the two largest living cats, standing higher at the shoulder than the tiger but not built as heavily. The male lion, easily recognized by his mane, weighs between 150 and 250 kg (330 and 550 lb). The average weight of a male African Lion is 190 kg (420lb). The biggest wild lion on record was a very large male which weighed in at 312.7 kg (688 lb). Female lions are much smaller, weighing between 117 and 167kg (240 lb and 370 lb). In the wild, lions live for around 10–14 years, while in captivity they can live over 20 years. To reproduce, the lions mate for long periods of time.
Population and distribution
In historic times the habitat of lions spanned much of Eurasia, ranging from Western Europe to India, and all of Africa. Around the year 1 AD they died out from Western Europe and since the 2nd century AD, the lion has disappeared from Europe. Between the late 19th century and early 20th century they also became extinct from North Africa and Middle East. Now, most of the population lives in Central Africa, and their numbers are rapidly decreasing, estimated as between 16,000 and 30,000 living in the wild, down from an estimated 100,000 in the early 1990s. The population is even more in jeopardy, because the remaining populations are often geographically isolated from each other, which causes inbreeding. *
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African Lion - Provides information about the diet, habitat, size, appearance, and life span of this social feline.
American Lion - Features information on the American lion's physique and its biological relatives.
Lion - Contains information about lions such as litter size, life span, and weight.
The Lion FAQ - View some common frequently asked questions about lions, such as how many teeth they have or how many cubs they have per litter.
The Lion Research Center - Explains the work of this conservation and study project in Tanzania, and includes photographs and facts about the animals.
The Lion's Kingdom - Provides information about cubs, the pride, and the lion's relationship with hyenas and humans.
The Tsavo Lions - Explains why these lions might have needed to eat humans.
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