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| Scientific Name: Panthera leo |
| Size: Head and body 8.5-10.8 feet
(2.6-3.3m); tail 2-3.3 feet (60-100cm) |
| Weight: 330-530 pounds (150-240kg) |
| Distribution: S Sahara to S Africa,
excluding Congo rain forest belt; NW India (a remnant population only in Gir Forest
Sanctuary) |
| Habitat: Mainly savanna, grassy plains;
also woodland, semidesert |
| Diet: Wildebeests, impalas, antelope,
zebras, buffalo, wild pigs, and other hoofed mammals |
| Reproduction: After a gestation period
of 15-17 weeks, female gives birth to up to 6 cubs |
| Longevity: About 15 years (to 24 in captivity) |
| Population: Estimated at below 10,000 |
| Status: Vulnerable |
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