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Mammals
Lion
Panthera leo
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 10-14 years
- Weight
- 120-250 kg
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
The Lion (Panthera leo) is a carnivore species found in African savannas and grasslands. It typically lives 10-14 years, weighing around 120-250 kg, and is currently classified as Vulnerable on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the lion: Lions sleep up to 20 hours a day.
Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young and are found on every continent except Antarctica. From tiny rodents to massive whales, this group includes some of the most intelligent and adaptable animals on Earth.