The lion stands out from the other big cats , not only in its distinctive appearance but also in being the only felid that lives in organised social groups. The Lion is a member of the cat family whose size, power, and bearing have captured human imagination since earliest times. Called the king of beasts, Panthera leo once ranged throughout Africa and from Europe to Iran and India. Lions Lions are very large felines weighing from 250 to 500 pounds. Heights at the shoulder range from 3 to 3.5 feet.
Lions usually have broad faces with large muzzles.
They have widespread eyes that see binocularly with a large peripheral range. Of all the great cats, the lion has always held a supreme place in man's esteem and imagination. The lion is a member of the cat family, and shares many common traits of this family. The body is very muscular, with less bone mass than other animals of comparable size. This is also responsible for the grace of movement we associate with members of the cat family.