Lion

Panthera leo

Explore the Lion (Panthera leo) species record in The Ark Is Earth, including classification, habitat, distribution, conservation information, and sources.

Summary

The Lion is a large social cat of African savanna and grassland. Lions live in prides, where cooperative hunting and care of young can improve success on large prey. Listed as Vulnerable, the species is threatened by habitat loss, declining prey, and conflict with people and livestock.

Classification in this archive

Animals › Chordates › Mammals › Carnivorans › Cats › Big cats

Habitat and distribution

Habitat: savanna, grassland
Regions in this record: Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana

Conservation field in this record

Vulnerable

Demonstration note

Lions live in family groups called prides.