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      African lion, facts and photos - National Geographic
      • The species once roamed most of Africa and parts of Asia and Europe. But African lions have disappeared from 94 percent of its historic range and can only be found today in parts of sub-Saharan Africa.
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  2. What is the African lion? African lions have been admired throughout history for as symbols of courage and strength. These iconic animals have powerful bodies—in the cat family, they’re second...

  3. In Africa, lions live in tropical and subtropical grasslands, savannahs, dense scrub, and open woodlands. They are found mainly in the countries of Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Ethiopia, South Africa, Namibia, Angola, and Zambia.

  4. Habitat of the African Lion. Lions prefer grassland and savannah habitats in close proximity to water sources, such as rivers. They also prefer hunting in open areas, rather than densely packed forest. Lions are absent from all rainforest habitats in their range.

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  5. Apr 3, 2019 · African lions prefer to hunt large ungulates, including zebra, African buffalo, gemsbok, giraffe, and wildebeest. They avoid very large (elephant, rhinoceros, hippopotamus) and very small (hare, monkey, hyrax, dik-dik) prey, but will take domestic livestock.

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    • Where Do Lions Live? Lions once roamed much of Europe, Africa, and Asia, but they have disappeared from 94% of their historic range and live mainly in Sub-Saharan Africa and India.
    • African Lions. West And Central Africa. Lions in West and Central Africa have seen the most severe declines over the decades. A study analyzing 47 lion populations in protected areas around Africa found that almost all lion populations in West and Central Africa have a 67% chance of declining by 50% over the next 20 years.
    • Asiatic Lions. India. India is home to the Asiatic lion, an endangered lion subspecies mainly found in Gir Forest National Park in the Indian state of Gujarat.
    • Habitat Of Lions. Lions mainly stick to terrain where they can easily hunt their prey; this includes grasslands, savanna, dense scrub, and open woodlands.
  6. The lion (Panthera leo ) is a large cat of the genus Panthera native to Africa and India. It is the most widely recognized animal symbol in human culture and it has been extensively depicted in sculptures and paintings, on national flags, and in contemporary films and literature.

  7. Aug 19, 2024 · Lions are most active at night and live in a variety of habitats but prefer grassland, savanna, dense scrub, and open woodland. Historically, they ranged across much of Europe, Asia, and Africa, but now they are found mainly in parts of Africa south of the Sahara.