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African Lion (Male)

Panthera leo

Photo by YorkieSutaryo
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

One of the "big cats" and the tallest of all living cats.

What distinguishes male lions from female lions is the mane of hair around their heads.

Strong jaws and muscles to prey on animals larger than their own size.

Habitat:

Savanna grasslands

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