Every pride stays within a specific territory, where food and water are plentiful year round. Only the Asiatic lion from India's Gir Forest are endangered with less then 200. The African lion is plentiful - a survival rate is greatened since the inception of African wildlife preserves where lions are not to be hunted. A lion will avoid contact with humans unless tormented or sick. When provoked, this is a terrible foe to man.
Mortality is high of lion cubs.
Up to 80 percent die before 2 years of age. Lions belong to the class of Mammalia and an order of Carnivora. The mane of the male lion makes his appearance larger than he really is. This mane gives him protection during battles with other male lions or predators. The mane is not fully grown until 5 years of life.