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Lions are the only cats that live in social groups called prides, which can consist of up to 40 members, including females, their cubs, and a few males.
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Male lions have a characteristic mane of hair around their necks, which can vary in color and length depending on the individual. The mane serves to protect the lion's throat during fights with other males.
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Lions are the second-largest big cat species after tigers, with males weighing up to 550 pounds (250 kilograms) and females up to 400 pounds (180 kilograms).
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Lions are the only big cat species where the male and female look distinctly different from each other. Female lions are usually smaller and lack a mane.
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Lions are apex predators and are capable of killing prey much larger than themselves, such as buffalo and giraffes.
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Lions are primarily nocturnal and are most active at night when they hunt.
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A lion's roar can be heard from up to 5 miles (8 kilometers) away, and is used to communicate with other members of the pride and to mark their territory.
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Lions are found in sub-Saharan Africa and a small population of Asiatic lions still survive in the Gir Forest of India.
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Lions are opportunistic hunters and will prey on anything from small rodents to large ungulates such as zebras and wildebeest.
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Lions can run at speeds of up to 50 miles per hour (80 kilometers per hour), but only for short distances.
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Lions are often used as symbols of strength, courage, and royalty in many cultures, and are depicted in many works of art and literature.
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Lions are threatened by habitat loss, poaching, and conflict with humans. The African lion is currently listed as a vulnerable species by the IUCN.
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The lion's scientific name is Panthera leo.
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Lions are known for their iconic mating ritual, which involves the male and female rubbing their faces together and the male biting the female's neck during copulation.
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