Sebbene si stimi la presenza di almeno 20.000 leoni selvatici in Africa, il leone senegalese (o Panthera leo leo) conta molti meno esemplari. In tutto il continente ne restano solo 250: รจ una sottospecie in pericolo e al momento viene classificata come "In Pericolo Critico".
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Panthera leo
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Animal Facts
The roar of an adult male can be heard from 8km away.
Lions are the most social of the big cats.
Lions can reach speeds of up to 50 mph when running.
Female lions do 90% of the hunting.
Male lions spend their time defending their territory and females from rival males.