• The lion (Panthera leo) is a large cat of the genus Panthera, native to Africa and India. It has a muscular, broad-chested body; a short, rounded head; round ears; and a dark, hairy tuft at the tip of its tail. It is sexually dimorphic; adult male lions are larger than females and have a prominent mane. It is a social species, forming groups called prides. A lion's pride consists of a few adult males, related females, and cubs. Groups of female lions usually hunt together, preying mostly on medium-sized and large ungulates. The lion is an apex and keystone predator; although some lions scavenge when opportunities occur and have been known to hunt humans, lions typically do not actively seek out and prey on humans.
• Lions are the only cats that live in groups.
• A group, or pride, can be up to 30 lions, depending on how much food and water is available
• Female lions are the main hunters. ...
• A lion's roar can be heard up to eight kilometres away.
• Lions scent mark their territory, using their wee, to create a border.