"My huge mane distinguishes me from other large predators."
Lion
Panthera leo
Idiomas
Clasificación
| Clase | Mammalia |
| Orden | Carnivora |
| Peso | 126 - 272 kg |
| Longitud | 2.4 - 3.3 m |
Estado de conservación mundial
¿Quién soy?
I am the only feline with a mane, which grows in males when they have three years old. The color of my fur can vary from golden to black. Also, my family usually consists of several females and a dominant male.
¿De qué me alimento?
I am a strict carnivore. I usually hunt in groups. The females are the most efficient when capturing our prey. I usually hunt zebras, impalas, buffalo, giraffes, birds, reptiles, and even carrion.
¿Dónde vivo?
I can live in a wide variety of habitats and different countries, where I am usually always under human care; although, there are populations of wild pigs that have caused negative impacts on the ecosystems where they live..
Para que me conozcas mejor
Did you know…?
Peru has a population of almost 3.7 million alpacas, located mainly in the departments of Puno, Cusco, and Arequipa. Most of our population belongs to peasant communities and small producers.
