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Southeast African Lion

48 destinations · 29 states

Native Range
Eastern and southern Africa

A Southeast African lion can look completely relaxed while quietly keeping track of everything around it. Spend a few minutes watching and you'll notice the subtle changes: ears turning toward a distant sound, eyes following movement, or a head lifting as another lion approaches. Lions are highly social cats, and that makes their exhibits especially interesting when several are together. A cub may pounce on a sibling, adults may greet each other with head rubs, or the whole group may settle down for a long stretch of rest. Males are easy to spot by their manes, but the females often provide much of the action, moving together as they explore or interact with younger lions. Even a sleeping lion is worth a closer look. Those huge paws, powerful shoulders and oversized head make it easy to understand how different this cat is from the smaller felines visitors may know at home.

Southeast African Lion

Where to see Southeast African Lion

48 destinations across 29 states

48 destinations

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