Lions live to be about 30 years old. By the time he is 5-7 years old, the male is easily identified by a luxiant mane that grows on his head and neck. The female has no mane. Lion coats are a beautiful tawny color. The lion's amber eyes reflect light.
Lions have excellent night vision which is good for hunting.
The lion is a strong, ferocious carnivore. The water buffalo can be dangerous to a lion and is not the easy prey many would suppose. Lions will also kill domestic cattle and ostriches. Lions like to eat the animal's soft entrails first and then move on to the rest of the animal. After eating, a lion can drink up to 10 gallons of water.