lion is one of the four big cats in the genus panthera

lion one four big cats genus panthera member family felidae males exceeding 250 550 weight second-largest living cat tiger africa african animal black white canine carnivore closeup creature danger endangered expressive face fang fauve feline fur furious furry glossy glass head hunter king leo lioness lying maine male mammal mane pack panther park portrait predator pride proud roar savanna sepia wild wildlife