Lion

The so-called "King of the Jungle", the Lion is amongst the most iconic of all the Big Cats, as well as by far the most social. Unfortunately Lion numbers have seen a severe decline over recent history and, outside of a few protected areas, their survival is under severe threat.

95%

The Lion no longer survives in 95% of its historic range.

20,000

In the last two decades, Lion numbers have declined from approximately 30,000 to about 20,000.

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Lions are extinct in 26 African countries.

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Lion

95%

The Lion no longer survives in 95% of its historic range.

20,000

In the last two decades, Lion numbers have declined from approximately 30,000 to about 20,000.

26

Lions are extinct in 26 African countries.

CONSERVATION STATUS

Least Concern

Near Threatened

Vulnerable

Endangered

Critically Endangered

RANGE

HISTORIC RANGE

CURRENT RANGE

CAT CHARACTERISTICS

The most social of the Big Cats, Lions live in groups called ‘prides’.

The Lion has the loudest roar of any cat.

Male Lions are easily distinguishable by their manes.

Lions have whisker holes, with the pattern on each cat a unique fingerprint for life.

FACT FILE

Range: 18 countries in Africa and 1 in Asia.

Health: Under severe threat outside of a handful of protected areas. The current population of 20,000 has fallen by 1/3 in the last 2 decades.

Main Threats: Habitat loss and associated impacts, human-Lion conflict, poaching, trophy hunting.

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Lion

95%

20,000

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