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African Lion

Panthera leo

  • Common
  • IUCN LC · Least Concern
  • Mammal
  • Africa

About the African Lion

The African Lion (Panthera leo) is a mammal found in Africa. Its habitats include savannas and grasslands.

This mammal weighs about 190 kg and can live for around 15 years. At full speed it can reach 80 km/h. Its estimated population is around 20,000 individuals.

Its conservation status is Least Concern (LC), the IUCN category for species that are widespread or abundant and not currently considered at risk of extinction. In Animal Gacha, its card has Common rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Common cards are the ones you find most often in packs.

Field data

Scientific name
Panthera leo
Group
Mammal
Region
Africa
Habitats
Savanna, Grassland
IUCN status
Least Concern (LC)
Game rarity
Common
Weight
190 kg
Lifespan
15 years
Top speed
80 km/h
Estimated population
20,000

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
Kevin Pluck
Changes
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