Only the tiger is bigger than
the lion as male lions can weigh up to 500 pounds when
fully grown. All lions hunt in groups which makes them
a very formidable opponent for all types of prey.
Lion Family (Panthera leo)
North East Congo lion (Panthera leo azandica)
Katanga lion (Panthera leo bleyenberghi)
European lion (Panthera leo europaea)
Congo lion (Panthera leo hollisteri)
South African lion (Panthera leo krugeri)
Cape lion (Panthera leo melanochaita)
In the past the range of the lion was much greater however
now they make their home only in Africa and India. They
love the hot weather and can be found laying in the sun
even in the middle of the day.
