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Lion
Panthera leo
The king of beasts, stamped on a thousand flags and logos — which is exactly why it shocks people to learn wild lions have quietly vanished from most of Africa.
VU · Vulnerable
Overview
The king of beasts, stamped on a thousand flags and logos — which is exactly why it shocks people to learn wild lions have quietly vanished from most of Africa.
mammalafricacat
Field data
| IUCN status | VU · Vulnerable |
|---|---|
| Population | ~23,000 (2023) |
| Trend | decreasing |
| Last assessed | 2023 |
| Class / Order | Mammalia · Carnivora |
| Family | Felidae |
| Range | Sub-Saharan Africa, Gir Forest, India |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- The only truly social cat, living and hunting in prides.
- A male's roar can carry as far as 8 km across the plains.
From the collection
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Lion plush
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Museum-grade notebook from the Lion plate.
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