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Lion
Leeu · Panthera leo
The largest cat in Africa, with a tawny sandy coat. Adult males grow a thick mane around the head and shoulders that darkens with age. Lions live in family groups called prides and spend most of the day resting in the shade. They hunt mostly at dusk and dawn, often working together to bring down big prey like zebra and buffalo.
Log your Lion sighting — free →How to identify it
The only African cat that lives in groups and the only one where males have a shaggy mane.
Look for its tracks
Big round pad, four toes, NO claw marks (claws retract); front print wider than a grown-up's palm.
Where to see it in Kruger
Found across open savanna and grassland park-wide, often spotted resting near waterholes or roads in the early morning.
Did you know
A lion's roar can be heard up to 8 kilometres away and helps the pride keep in touch across the bush.
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