Lion

Animal

The lion is one of the big cats in the genus Panthera and a member of the family Felidae. The commonly used term African lion collectively denotes the several subspecies in Africa. 

Scientific name: Panthera leo

Lifespan: 10 – 14 years (Adult, In the wild)

Conservation status: Vulnerable (Population decreasing) Encyclopedia of Life

Trophic level: Carnivorous Encyclopedia of Life

Mass: Male: 420 lbs (Adult), Female: 280 lbs (Adult)

Height: Male: 3.9 ft. (Adult, At Shoulder), Female: 3.6 ft. (Adult, At Shoulder)