The lion is an imposing predator and the second-largest cat species after the tiger. With its distinctive mane (in males), it is easily recognizable. Lions live in groups known as prides and are native to the African savannah as well as some parts of the Indian subcontinent.

They are fearless hunters, often hunting at dusk and night. Their main prey includes hoofed animals such as zebras, buffalo, and antelopes. Lions are social animals that have a complex hierarchy within their pride and communicate through roaring, purring, and other vocalizations.