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African Lion

(Panthera leo)

In the wild, African lions live in social groups called prides made up of several females, their young and a few males. Siblings Aziza, Mosi and Fahari, all born in November 2025 — along with sisters Asha and Amirah, and male Kalu — form the resident pride at the Detroit Zoo.

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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

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