Lions are extremely powerful and spectacular animals that belong to the order Carnivora, a family of cats, and are one of the most important creatures of the grasslands and the African continent. The lion is a huge carnivore that lives by hunting and herbivory, an ancient and legendary animal.

Lions can reach 1.5 - 2.5 meters in size, and at shoulder height, up to 1.2 meters. Male lions are about 50% heavier than females. Lions have a famous "hairstyle," a ring of black hair around their head and neck, and a thicker neck than other felines, which has become the most distinctive feature of lions.

In addition to these characteristics, the lion's teeth are very sharp, they are threatening, and they have strong aggressive power. Their claws are also very sharp, and they can slice through the skin to help them catch their prey during the hunt.

Lions are carnivores and they feed on large mammals such as gazelles, zebras, and muskrats. Unlike other big cats, male lions are often involved in the hunting process, while female lions are primarily responsible for protecting the cubs and breeding within the pride.

The lion's hunting strategy is to use coordinated hunting, where they stalk their prey and surround them in the center, then take turns attacking them. Because lions have such strong firepower, they can bring down and collectively kill an elephant or buffalo in a short period of time.

In addition, lions have very high water needs because they need to drink after each meal to rehydrate their bodies. Before hunting, lions also use this feature to force their prey near rivers, and once these prey reach the river banks, they become more vulnerable to aggression.

Lions usually live in small groups, and a group may include a male lion and 3-4 females and their cubs. The social behavior of lions is mainly reflected within this group, where these lions live to help and care for each other and share food and resources together.

Lions are very active animals, especially at dusk. Not only do lions have great running speed, but they also have excellent jumping ability, and they can easily jump over the height of an adult.

In addition, lions have a very powerful roar, which covers a large area and establishes contact and communication among the pride. The roar of male lions is particularly impressive. Their roar can travel great distances and can even be heard by animals more than a dozen kilometers away.

As lion populations have declined dramatically over the past few decades, they are listed as an endangered species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List. Most lions are naturally occurring species within the continent for a relatively short period of time and are one of the important classical symbols of African communities.

The decline of lion populations is mainly related to human activities, such as mass hunting, habitat reduction, and ecosystem changes. In order to protect lions, different mechanisms have been implemented worldwide, such as the establishment of protected areas, the prohibition of mass hunting, and the study of lion behavior, among others. These measures are all efforts to protect the lion as a precious species.

Lions are a very noble and mysterious animals, with very powerful hunting abilities, social behavior, roars, and some unique physical characteristics and cultural significance.

But because of the decline in lion populations, we must act to protect these amazing and precious animals. Our mission is to provide a safe and stable environment for lions to live in, making them one of the greatest animals on our planet.