May 10, 2021 06:40 PM EDT
The signature mane, the predatory stealthy movement, the fierce roar-it appears fitting to discover that there is just one species of lion (
Panthera leo). However, there are several subspecies, which are different in appearance and other specific traits.
Almost all lions are indigenous to Sub-Saharan Africa, living here and there excluding the deserts and rainforests, apart from the Asiatic lion that inhabits one small region of India.
Below, are six types of lions that are brave, fierce, and, in need of protection, in most cases.
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The Congo lion or Northeast Congo lion (
Panthera leo azandica) is also called the Uganda lion. Unsurprisingly, they are generally seen in Uganda or Congo, though they are likely not from there. Just like other lions, Northeast Congo Lions are enormous animals; males weigh around 420 pounds while females weigh a little less than the male. Northeast Congo males also display very dark manes; some of t
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