what is the scientific name for a lion
"Panthera leo"
Lion
The lion ("Panthera leo") is a species in the family Felidae
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Lion [SEP] Introduction
The lion ("Panthera leo") is a species in the family Felidae and a member of the genus "Panthera". It has a muscular, deep-chested body, short, rounded head, round ears, and a hairy tuft at the end of its tail. It is sexually dimorphic; adult male lions have a prominent mane. With a typical head-to-body length of they are larger than females at . It is a social species, forming groups called "prides". A lion pride consists of a few adult males, related females and cubs. Groups of female lions usually hunt together, preying mostly on large ungulates. The lion is an apex and keystone predator; although some lions scavenge when opportunities occur and have been known to hunt humans, the species typically does not.