African Lion (Panthera leo): Known as the king of beasts the African lion is a powerful apex predator of the savanna. Males can weigh up to 550 pounds with muscular builds and iconic manes. They hunt cooperatively with females leading most kills using stealth and short bursts of speed up to 50 mph. Lions take down large prey like wildebeest buffalo and even young elephants. They are fiercely territorial defending prides with violent confrontations that can result in death. Though not naturally man-eaters some individuals turn to hunting humans due to injury or scarcity. Their roar can be heard up to 5 miles away serving as a warning to rivals. Lions symbolize strength and dominance in many cultures.
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