The lion (Panthera leo) is a species in the family Felidae and a member of the genus Panthera. It is the second largest extant species after the tiger. It exhibits a pronounced sexual dimorphism; males have prominent manes and are larger than females. The lion's mane is the most recognisable feature of the the Pleistocene, lions were the most widespread large land mammals and ranged throughout Eurasia, Africa and North America. Today, the lion occurs in fragmented populations in Sub-S

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Size: 3684px × 2748px 27.5cm × 20.5cm - 340dpi
Location: Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa
Photo credit: © Simon Joubert / AfriPics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Categories: African wildlife

Keywords: cat, phinda, predator, lion