Lion Scientific name : Panthera leoDiet : CarnivoreType : MammalsAverage lifespan in wild : In the wild the lifespan of lions is approximately15 years Weight : About 120 – 250kgSize : Around 1.2 metersIUCN : Vulnerable Fun Fact Lions are the only cats that live in groups.Female lions are the main hunters. While they are out looking for food, the males guard the pride’s territory and their young.A lion’s roar can be heard up to eight kilometers away.