VU Carnivore Grasslands, Savannas
120–250 kg
Weight
10–14 yrs
Lifespan
80 km/h
Top Speed
Africa
Found In
Endemic to Africa, the African Lion is a carnivore species inhabiting grasslands, savannas habitats. Weighing 120–250 kg, it is classified as Vulnerable.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | African Lion | Carnivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 185 kg | 50 kg | ↑ 270% |
| Height | 95 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 80 km/h | 48 km/h | ↑ 67% |
| Avg Speed | 58 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 12 yrs | 12.5 yrs | ↓ 4% |
Endemic to Africa
Habitat: Grasslands, Savannas
Found In: Africa
Coloration: Tan
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Group-based.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 98–105 days
Offspring per Birth: 2-4 (usually)
Lifespan: 10–14 years
Why It Is Vulnerable
VU Listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List — one of 34 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Vulnerable Species
Ranked #14 of 34 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Galápagos Tortoise | Up to 417 kg | VU |
| 13 | Tapir | 150–400 kg | VU |
| 14 | African Lion | 120–250 kg | VU |
| 15 | Komodo Dragon | Up to 90 kg | VU |
| 16 | Arabian Oryx | 65–90 kg | VU |
| 17 | Spectacled Bear | 35–77 kg | VU |
Other Felidae Species
The Felidae family has 9 species in this database. Compare close taxonomic relatives:
| Species | Weight | Diet | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Tiger | 220–260 kg | Carnivore | EN |
| Cheetah | 20–72 kg | Carnivore | VU |
| Iberian Lynx | 9–14 kg | Carnivore | EN |
| Serval | 8–18 kg | Carnivore | LC |
| Snow Leopard | 22–75 kg | Carnivore | VU |
| Sumatran Tiger | 47–121 kg | Carnivore | CR |
| Tiger | 100–390 kg | Carnivore | EN |
| White Tiger | 100–300 kg | Carnivore | CR |