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Lion
Panthera leo
head and body 8-9 feet, tail 2-3 feet,
weight 300-400 pounds |
| The lion is huge, with a large head and a well-proportioned, muscular
body. The coat varies in color from light silvery-yellow through to deep
yellow-brown, with the underparts always lighter. The tail tip is black
and there are distinctive black patches on the ears. Male lions are blessed
with a heavy mane of gold, brown, or very dark color. Cubs are usually
spotted until they reach puberty, although they become very pale as early
as weaning. |
| Habitat: Semi-desert,
grassy plains, open woodlands, thick bush. |
| Habits: Hunts
by day or night. Terrestrial and territorial. |
| Prey: All
types of large deer and antelope. |
| Distribution: Africa
South
of the Sahara and Northwest India. |
| Additional Notes: |
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resting..
stretching/showing off...
his mate...
Photos by Pantera
Zoo World, Panama City, FL
April 2000
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