The king of jungle

Lions are a species of large predatory mammal that belong to the family Felidae. They are the second largest living cat species, after the tiger, and are commonly found in sub-Saharan Africa.

Male lions are known for their distinctive manes, which are used to attract mates and intimidate rivals. They are also larger than females and typically weigh between 150-250 kg (330-550 lb), while females weigh between 120-182 kg (265-400 lb).

Lions are social animals and typically live in groups called prides, which consist of several females, their cubs, and one or more males. The males defend the pride's territory and mate with the females, while the females do most of the hunting.

Lions are apex predators and are capable of taking down large prey such as wildebeest, zebras, and even giraffes. However, they are also opportunistic and will scavenge on the kills of other predators such as hyenas and leopards.

Despite being apex predators, lions are considered vulnerable to extinction due to habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife c