Lion - one of the four members of the genus Panthera, belongs to the subfamily of the big cats cats. Body weight of some males can reach 250 pounds., Males reach a length of 180-240 cm, not including the tail (60-90 cm) - is now the second-largest living cat.
Powerful body of a lion, and together with the slender. The head is extremely massive, with a fairly long snout.
Paws low, very strong. The tail is long, with a tassel on the end. Very typical well developed in adult male long mane covering the neck, shoulders and chest, while the rest of the body hair is short, brownish-yellow. Significantly darker colored mane.