Lion trees big cats africa wildlife animals nature. Unlike other cats lions are very social animals. Safaris in kenya south africa or any other african country are an unrivalled experience for anyone with a passion for nature wildlife photography and travel. They live in groups called prides of around 30 lions. Many big cat species are endangered.
The commonly used term african lion collectively. Lion animal cat carnivore animal wild lion animals africa animal beautiful photo carnivore cat lion mammal. The lion panthera leo is one of the big cats in the genus panthera and a member of the family felidae. When a species is endangered it means it is at risk of extinction the animal no longer exists.
Contribute towards animal welfare whilst learning about the conditions big cats face in captivity and helping to raise awareness of wildlife conservation in south africa. Volunteer at an ethical big cat sanctuary in south africa. Many big cats are listed as critically endangered or endangered on the international union for conservation of nature iucn red list of threatened species. The seven species of wild cats of africa.
Three big wild cat and four small wild cat species are found in africa. The panthera leo can be found in asia and africa. Living in the grasslands scrub and open woodlands of sub saharan africa the lion is the second largest cat in the world. It is dwarfed slightly by the tiger which is closely related and has a very similar body type.
Three big wild cat and four small wild cat species are found in africa. Big cat populations are declining all over the planet due to illegal wildlife trade hunting poaching habitat loss and the loss of prey. Wild lions wildlife africa animals big cat lion animals animals beautiful photo cat wild wildlife. All images are for personal use only and the rights belong to their respective owners.