African Lion
(Panthera leo)
In the wild, African lions live in social groups called prides, which consist of multiple females, their young and a few males. The pride at the Detroit Zoo features females Asha and Amirah, who have been part of the Zoo family since 2019, along with Kalu, a male lion who joined the pride in November 2024.
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
Habitat:African Grasslands
Class:Mammals
Conservation Status:Vulnerable
Size:4 to 7 feet long; 3 to 4 feet tall at the shoulder
Weight:260 to 450 pounds
Median life expectancy:16 years
Diet:Animals ranging in size from small hares to large buffalo
