The lion The lion (Panthera leo) is a carnivorous mammal of the Felidae family the genus Panthera (cats). It is nicknamed the "king of beasts" because his mane makes it look like the sun, which appears as "the king of the stars." The adult male, easily recognizable by his mane important accuses an average mass can be variable depending on the region where it is located, from 174.9 kg to Kruger Lions to 217 kg lions Transvaal. Some very rare specimens can reach even exceptionally exceed 250 kg. An adult male eats 7 kg of meat every day against 5 kg in females. The lion is a social animal, that is to say, it lives in large family groups, unlike other cats. Life expectancy in the wild is between 7 and 12 years for males and 14-20 years for females, but frequently exceeds 30 years in captivity.
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