Lions are the only cats that live in groups, which are called prides. Prides are family units that may include up to three males, a dozen or so females, and their young.
Only male lions boast manes, the impressive fringe of long hair that encircles their heads.
Lions will hunt alone if the opportunity presents itself, and they also steal kills from hyenas or wild dogs.
Lions have been celebrated throughout history for their courage and strength.
African Lion - Male
Only 200 or so Asian lions exist in the wild. A former royal reserve, India's Gir Forest, is the last home of this lion subspecies.
This powerful predator roams the Americas, where it is also known as a puma, cougar, and catamount.
Mountain Lions like to prey on deer, though they also eat smaller animals such as coyotes, porcupines, and raccoons. They usually hunt at night or during the gloaming hours of dawn and dusk.
Lionesses are in charge of hunting for the pride and work together to bring down fast-running herd animals like wildebeest, zebra, and antelope.
African Lioness
Most lions avoid water; their body temperature drops drastically when wet and oils in their fur that help keep insects away can be washed off.
Only male lions boast manes, the impressive fringe of long hair that encircles their heads.
Lions will hunt alone if the opportunity presents itself, and they also steal kills from hyenas or wild dogs.
Lions have been celebrated throughout history for their courage and strength.
African Lion - Male
Only 200 or so Asian lions exist in the wild. A former royal reserve, India's Gir Forest, is the last home of this lion subspecies.
This powerful predator roams the Americas, where it is also known as a puma, cougar, and catamount.
Mountain Lions like to prey on deer, though they also eat smaller animals such as coyotes, porcupines, and raccoons. They usually hunt at night or during the gloaming hours of dawn and dusk.
Asian Lion, Gir Forest naps in the shade, away from the afternoon heat
Lions often sleep for most or all of the day, especially in extreme heat
Lionesses are in charge of hunting for the pride and work together to bring down fast-running herd animals like wildebeest, zebra, and antelope.
African Lioness
Lionesses and Cubs
Female Lion Snarling
African Lion Cub
Herd of Buffalo Being Chased by Lions
Lions Surround a Buffalo
Most lions avoid water; their body temperature drops drastically when wet and oils in their fur that help keep insects away can be washed off.
Lions Crossing Water
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