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Indian lions. Check out Asiatic Lion fast facts.
Asiatic Lion Facts
Asiatic Lion, known scientifically as Panthera Leo
persica, is a subspecies of the lion found only in the Indian
subcontinent. Even in India, the natural habitat of Asiatic lions has
been restricted to Gir National Park of Gujarat, though the animal is
found in other national parks of the country also. The royal animal is
also known as the Indian Lion and has a population of somewhere around
350. Asiatic Lion has also been depicted on the National Emblem of
India. Given below are some fast facts on the Asiatic Lion. Read on to
get know interesting facts about Indian Lions.
| Kingdom: |
Animalia |
| Scientific name: |
Panthera Leo persica |
| Class: |
Mammalia |
| Family: |
Felidae |
| Species: |
P. Leo |
| Subspecies: |
P. l. persica |
| Typical Diet: |
Deer, antelope, wild boar, buffalo |
| Length (head and body): |
Male: 1.7 m to 2.5 m
Female: 1.4 m to 1.75 m |
| Length (tail): |
70 cm to 105 cm |
| Weight: |
Male: Approximately 150 kg to 250 kg
Female: Approximately 120 kg to 180 kg |
| Shoulder Height: |
Male: 1 m to 1.23 m
Female: 80 cm to 107 cm |
| Lifespan: |
16 to 18 years |
| Age of Maturity: |
Male: 5 years
Female: 4 years |
| Mating Season: |
All year round |
| Gestation Period: |
100 days to 119 days |
| Birth Interval: |
18 months to 26 months |
| Number of Offspring: |
3 to 4 |
