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African Lion
(Panthera leo)
RANGE
African lions inhabit the forests, savannas, shrublands, grasslands, and deserts of Africa.
DIET
Their diet consists of zebra, antelope, gazelle, deer, buffalo, young giraffes, warthogs, wildebeest, young elephants, and other prey animals.
CONSERVATION STATUS
IUCN Status - Vulnerable
Habitat loss due to agriculture, human development, and resource harvesting. Human-wildlife conflicts, and low prey availability.
ZOO LOCATION
Cats
NAME
Solomon
Sheba
Sarai
Zoo parents help support the care and needs of each animal at the Amarillo Zoo.
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