Size: Males average 48 inches in height and 78 inches in length. Females average 42 inches in height and 66 inches in length. The lion is the second largest feline after the tiger. Weight: Males ...
In the wild, there are two formally recognised lion subspecies. The African lion (Panthera leo leo) is found in Africa, south of the Sahara desert. The Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica) exists in ...
On July 1, 2015, a black-maned lion named Cecil was illegally killed after being drawn out of Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park reserve. While the incident made headlines in Zimbabwe upon discovery of ...
Deadwood City officials says mountain Lion sightings in and around Deadwood are increasing. They warn to be alert, as the area is home to many mountain lions.
A wounded sea lion found at Bolsa Chica State Beach this summer died from a gunshot to its back, according to officials who are now offering a $20,000 reward for information about the shooting. The ...
1. An average male lion weighs about 500 pounds and grows to 8ft in length. Tigers grow to 850 pounds and 11ft long. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT 2. Although the lion is called “king of the ...