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. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Panthera leo
Lifespan: 10 – 14 years (Adult, In the wild)
Speed: 80 km/h (Maximum, In Short Bursts)
Conservation status: Vulnerable (Population decreasing) Encyclopedia of Life
Mass: Male: 190 kg (Adult), Female: 130 kg (Adult)
Did you know: A lion's heels don't touch the ground when it walks
