The Animal Kingdom in Black & White

Lion

Felis leo (1)

Lion
(Zool.) A large carnivorous feline mammal (Felis leo), found in Southern Asia and in most parts of Africa, distinct varieties occurring in the different countries. The adult male, in most varieties, has a thick mane of long shaggy hair that adds to his apparent size, which is less than that of the largest tigers.

 
 

( Picture: Rob Ruggenberg )