The lion doesn't look or act like any other big cat. They live in social groups called prides, while other big cats are loners. The lion's coat can range from grey/buff to reddish-brown. The females often have white undersides, while the males have thick brown manes. The members of the pride share many responsibilities. Communal suckling and caring of the young is shared between all of the lionesses. Hunting is also done as a group, with the pride ambushing their prey. Most of the group drives the prey toward a lioness hiding in the grass. When the prey is close enough, the lioness jumps on its victim.

The lion's home is in Africa, mostly on protected preserves. They can grow to 10 ft. in length and are surpassed in size only by the tiger.

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