Mammalia
VU
Vulnerable
Vulnerable (VU)
It faces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
IUCN Red List classification
Carnivore
Asiatic lion
Panthera leo persica
The asiatic lion is it is a social big cat; females often cooperate in care and hunting.
Natural habitat
Dry forest, scrub and open grassland.
Geographic distribution
North-western India, particularly the Gir landscape.
Diet
Deer, wild boar and other medium-sized mammals.
Key characteristics
It is a social big cat; females often cooperate in care and hunting.
Compared with African lions, it often shows a more visible fold of skin along the belly.
