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Classification
Mammal
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Diet
Carnivore
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Lifespan
12–16 years
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Weight
120–250 kg
Population Trend
📉Decreasing
Description
The Masai Lion (Panthera leo nubica) is a mammal indigenous to Kenya. It inhabits grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands of east africa.
Habitat
🌿 grasslands🌿 savannas🌿 and open woodlands of east africa
Extended Data
Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Carnivora
Family
Felidae
Genus
Panthera
Fun Facts
1
Masai lions have distinctive, less-developed manes compared to other lion subspecies, adapted to the hot East African climate
2
Lions are the only truly social cats, living in prides of up to 30 individuals with complex social bonds
3
African lion populations have declined by approximately 43% over the past two decades, earning them Vulnerable status
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The lion is Kenya's most iconic animal and a cornerstone of the country's multi-billion dollar safari tourism industry
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A lion's roar can be heard from up to 8 km (5 miles) away, making it the loudest of any big cat